• 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 2026
  • Marketing 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 2026
  • Dairy 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 2026
  • Booking.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 2026
  • ISCF 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 2026
  • ISCF 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 2026