Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill
Proposed Irish legislation establishing a national short-term letting register and platform obligations.
Announced on 6 October 2026, the Bill proposes a national short-term letting register and duties for Booking platforms. It concerns paid stays of up to 21 nights.
Last refreshed: 22 October 2026
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Timeline for Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill
Tied host registration to planning compliance
Nomads & Communities: Ireland ties host register to planningBackground
The Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill is an Irish legislative proposal linking short-stay accommodation registration with responsibilities for online Booking platforms. Its proposed framework covers paid stays of up to and including 21 nights. Fáilte Ireland would operate The National register, while platforms would display registration numbers and face duties concerning checks, rental data and removal of listings.
Registration and planning serve different purposes within the proposed framework. Hosts would make a legal self-declaration about statutory compliance; registration would not itself verify every planning file. Local authorities would retain planning enforcement. The Bill's provisions describe a proposed regulatory system, not proof that it has entered into force. Fáilte Ireland makes The Register's opening conditional on passage of the necessary legislation.
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.