Heritage Houses Statement
Historic Houses of Ireland OPENING STATEMENT Irish Historic Houses Association CLG (Registered Charity) Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 12.30pm Committee Room 2, Leinster House 2000 Witnesses: Thomas Emmet, Events and External Relations Officer, Historic Houses of […]
25 February 2026Marketing Agent JOC Enterprise Tourism and Employment
Statement of Marketing Agent Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill Introduction We are Dream Ireland Holiday Homes – a sales, marketing and reservations agency dedicated solely to holiday home rentals. Established in 1992 and based in Kenmare, Co Kerry, we now employ 32 people all year […]
20 February 2026Dairy Farmer Statement JOC Enterprise Tourism and Employment
Statement of Dairy Farmer & Owner Self-Catering Thatch Cottage Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill Introduction My name I Tomás O Keeffe .I am farming in Newcastle County Tipperary. Like a lot of dairy farmers, my business is very susceptible to the loss of the […]
19 February 2026Booking.Com Opening-Statement 18/2/2026
Joint Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill Opening Statement of Booking.com representative Fiona McConnacher, 18/2/2026 Introduction Chair, Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Fiona MacConnacher and I lead Public […]
19 February 2026ISCF Chaiperson Opening-Statement 18/2/2026
Joint Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment Opening Statement by Derek Keogh, Chairperson 18/2/2026 Introduction “We want every community, from urban centres to rural heartlands, to benefit from tourism’s growth and ensure Ireland is the best location to visit in Europe “ A quote from the Minister of Tourism Peter Burke that should be […]
19 February 2026ISCF CEO Opening-Statement
Joint Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment Opening Statement by Máire Ní Mhurchú CEO 18/2/2026 Is mise Máire ní Mhurchú CEO Cónaidhm Loistín Feanfhreastail na hÉireann agus mo Cathaoirleach Derek Keogh. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuiochas a gabhail, ar an gcuiread ón coiste inniu. Tá líon mór oibre deanta agaibh ar an Bille Claruchán do […]
19 February 2026Time for Clarity on Register for STR
Self-Catering Sector Calls for Urgent Clarity on Rules Statments in the media from Government spokesperson on 10/2/2206 but no clarity for SME Self-catering business owners. The ISCF welcomes the recent meeting between Government leaders and Minister Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, during which it was agreed to raise the threshold for self-catering […]
11 February 2026Cliff Edge for Self-Catering Beds
More Nuanced Approach to STR Legislation Bill Needed Eoghan O’Mara Walsh warned that the self-catering accommodation sector could “fall off a cliff” in May if planning issues are not resolved. He called for a working group to address these challenges (Irish Times). “On May 19th, thousands of properties will be available to rent, and by […]
27 January 2026
