Question 1

What does the Short-Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Designates Fáilte Ireland as the competent authority to manage a national register of short-term lettings, operate a Single Digital Entry Point, and collect data on short-term rental services to comply with EU Regulation 2024/1028. Requires hosts offering short-term accommodation to obtain and display a valid registration number in advertisements; imposes obligations on online rental platforms to verify and display registration numbers or remove non-compliant listings. Establishes enforcement powers including fixed payment notices, summary offences, and financial sanctions up to 2% of annual worldwide turnover for online platforms; empowers Fáilte Ireland to appoint officers to conduct inspections and investigations.

Question 2

What stage is the Short-Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 23 Oct 2026, the Short-Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 is at First 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 Short-Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Short-Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 was sponsored by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and was introduced on 23 Oct 2026.

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