Question 1

What does the Local Government (Room Charges) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Enables local authorities to impose optional nightly charges on room providers (hotels, guesthouses, short-term self-catering), with rates and areas set by each authority. Room providers must make returns and pay charges by dates specified in the scheme; unpaid charges recoverable as civil contract debt in court. Authorizes Revenue Commissioners to share VAT registration and returns data with local authorities to identify providers and verify charge compliance.

Question 2

What stage is the Local Government (Room Charges) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Nov 2026, the Local Government (Room Charges) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Local Government (Room Charges) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Local Government (Room Charges) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Ged Nash, and was introduced on 10 Nov 2026.

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