Questions

43. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he expects to implement the Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025 by the end of the year. [67404/26]

231. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current legislative timeline for the full implementation of the Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025 and the establishment of the short-term letting register; and the specific measures being taken to ensure local authorities are adequately resourced to enforce the associated planning regulations. [67200/26]

386. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the cost implications of mandatory registration with Fáilte Ireland under the proposed short-term letting regulatory framework for the classification of short-term letting properties; the way in which such registration may affect the formal categorisation, status or recognition of properties engaged in short-term letting activity; if …

278. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the most up-to-date position on short-term lets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33759/26]

281. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he will introduce the Short Term Lets and Tourism Bill 2025; if the National Short Term Lets Register will be in place on 20 May 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/26]

194. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the targeted measures or supports being considered or implemented by his Department to support the retail sector in the context of increased operating costs, changing consumer behaviour and international economic pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30088/26]

1152. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of short term rental properties currently operating in County Mayo, based on the most recent data available to his Department or to Fáilte Ireland; and the proportion of those properties that are advertised as entire homes or apartments. [25722/26]

1153. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of short term rental units in County Mayo he expects will be required to register with Fáilte Ireland under the forthcoming short term letting and tourism legislation; and the preparations underway to support hosts in rural counties to comply with the new registration system. [25723/26]

1154. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which the national short term letting register will capture and publish data at county level, including for County Mayo; and whether such data will be made available to local authorities and public representatives. [25724/26]

1155. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement that has taken place between his Department, Fáilte Ireland and tourism stakeholders in County Mayo regarding the impact of the new short term letting registration and platform obligations on local tourism capacity [25725/26]

1156. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the enforcement measures that will apply in cases where short term rental platforms advertise properties in County Mayo without a valid registration number once the new system comes into force. [25726/26]

263. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of residential properties in Galway City and County currently registered for short-term letting; the proportion of housing stock represented by such properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/26]

573. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his response to concerns (details supplied) in relation to short-term lets. [19089/26]

445. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to address concerns regarding the proposed short-term rental regulations; when clarity will issue on the requirement for hosts to register with Bord Fáilte; what this registration will involve; whether an annual fee will apply; if so, the amount; whether properties will be subject to inspection; and if he will make a statement on the …

447. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential negative impact of the proposed short-term letting regulations on rural tourism, local employment, and overall tourism capacity, given that short-term lets represent a significant proportion of available tourist beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/26]

465. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to address concerns regarding the proposed short-term rental regulations, specifically when clarity will issue on the requirement for hosts to register with Bord Fáilte; the details of what this registration will involve; whether an annual fee will apply; the amount; whether properties will be subject to inspection; and if he will mak…

695. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of residential properties currently listed as short-term rentals on platforms (details supplied); and the percentage of these properties that are located in areas designated as RPZ. [46256/25]

270. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to take into consideration the serious implications that a short-term let register will have on established short-term let accommodation providers in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40439/25]