Time 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 2026Press Release – 05/08/2025 Self-Catering Must not be Scapegoated in Housing Crisis
PRESS RELEASE. – 05/08/ 2025 Thousands of Tourism Businesses Face Closure Under New Planning Rules Self-Catering Sector Must Not Be Scapegoated in Housing Crisis Debate Dublin, Ireland, 05 August 2025. The CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF), Máire Ní Mhurchú, has criticised the recent political commentary surrounding short-term rentals (STRs), stating that the self-catering […]
08 August 2025ISCF Welcomes Potential Policy Shift on Rent Pressure Zones
PRESS RELEASE – 11th Feb 2025 ISCF Welcomes Potential Policy Shift on Rent Pressure Zones Clarity Sought on Short-Term Rental Businesses The Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF) acknowledges Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s recent indication that Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) may be altered or abolished by the end of the 2025. “While RPZs were designed to control housing […]
11 February 2025Register for STR paused by TRIS
REGISTER FOR SELF-CATERING PROPERTY PAUSED The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) accepts the decision of TRIS (Technical Regulation Information System) at EU level to postpone the Registration for Short Term Rental Bill which the Department of Tourism was bringing through the Dáil. The Register for STR (Short Term Rental) in December 2022 announced that […]
23 March 2023Press Relsease – Lack of Data is Flaws in Register for STR Bill
Short-Term Rental Bill cause Difficulty in Rural Ireland The ISCF held a well-attended meeting entitled ‘Irish Tourism 2023 Opportunities and Challenges & Difficulty in Rural Tourism’ on Wednesday, February 1st at Buswell’s Hotel, Kildare Street, Dublin. ISCF members, board members, industry representatives, and most importantly, TDs, were in attendance. A range of […]
23 March 2023Press Relsease – ISCF at Oireachtas Tourism Committee
Press Release p1/03/2023 PROPOSED PLANNING RULES FOR SHORT-TERM LETTINGS MUST BE DEBATED BEFORE REGISTRATION SYSTEM Proposed new planning rules for short-term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced’’, says ISCF Chair Máire ní Mhurchú. “Today’s tourism committee hearing showed a great degree of understanding by Oireachtas members of the […]
03 March 2023Press Relsease – ISCF advise on Short-Term Register Bill
Press Release 17/02/2023 No Cooperation with Present Short-Term Register Bill The first-round table talks to discuss the Register for Short Term Rental was held in Failte Ireland Headquarters in Dublin on Thursday 16/02. The Irish Self-Catering Federation called for the talks some weeks ago when no guidelines for council planners and STR owners were presented […]
18 February 2023Press Release – EHHA Welcomes EU Proposal for Regulation of STR
Press release ‘The EHHA Welcomes Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on Data Collection and Sharing Relating to Short-Term Accommodation Rental Services’ Release Date :- 08/11/22 @ 1pm Yesterday, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on data collection and sharing relating to short-term rental (STR) services. The European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), the […]
08 November 2022Press Release – EU Proposal for Regulation of STR
Press release ‘EU Commission adopts a proposal for Regulation of the Short Term Rental initiative’ Release Date :- 08/11/22 @ 1pm Today the EU Commission published the long-awaited proposals for the adoption of a register for Short-Term Rentals. National bodies will have two years to adopt the necessary mechanisms. The Commission noted that “short-term rentals […]
08 November 2022
