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When is self-catering considered easy to get planning permission in high density areas? When its owned by an international hotel chain! Home2 Home has bedroom, kitchen areas as well and bathroom.

What are costs associated with a Register for STR…and cost proposed planning for all existing Self-catering businesses! Thanks to Joe on Newstalk Biz for asking of Derek Keogh Chairperson ISCF -Listen open.spotify.com/episode/5SkGNJ…

Welcome news this week for tourism when Government announced they are deferring the short term tourism letting legislation and the corresponding register of properties until December 1st. linkedin.com/pulse/ceo-week…

The EU Commission have moved to deregulation in order to drive competitiveness.But the Irish Gov has asked the EU Commission to delay such proposals. Irish Gov is worried about developers but not SME self-catering owners. euronews.com/my-europe/2026…

At Short Stay Summit in London recently it was a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues in industry and see what changes are taking place.

We had Gumbo too- acknowledged that we were responsible and considerate owners, acknowledged supporting comments from our immediate neighbours. Refused anyway just in case a future owners are not as responsible. There’s literally NOTHING one can do to get planning: it’s a

Cllr Brendan Cronin and Noelle Casey Vice Chair ISCF discuss the pausing of the Register for STR Bill, protecting the tourism economy of Kerry. Thanks to Jerry o Sullivan for discussing. radiokerry.ie/news/self-cate…

What is Irelands Gov. proposal for pausing the Register for STR in Ireland. What is happening in other EU countries and why is Ireland the only country linking planning to the Register. iscf.ie/register-for-s…

Register for STR is delayed by Dept ETourism & E. The ISCF believes this delay is a necessary & practical, allowing time for clarity on planning requirements & alignment with phased implementation of the STR Register across the EU. TheJournal.ie share.google/dmueTp7T2J8Z45…

The ISCF welcomes the decision of Minister Burke and Irish Government to pause the Register for STR until December 2026. This will allow the summer self-catering booking season to take place and discussion on a resolution to planning issues. enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-ev…

Eoghan Corry on The Business discussing the summer season. Travel agents believe 25%+ customers have not booked summer holidays yet and some airline has had 4 seat sales in past 4 weeks! Get promoting your available dates for this summer on social media. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Concrete works in Waterford with no planning permission for the past 15 years. Where is the health and safety? This is shocking, but big business being treaded differently to SME Self-catering. independent.ie/irish-news/rur…

This is why Self-Catering owner’s worry about having to apply for retrospective planning permission. Anyone can object and close down our tourism offering. This new planning rule was only brough in in 2019, along with RPZ regulations.

What a place for a family holiday.

Self-catering is a great way to holiday with the family. Pack the car and head west and just relax. How to find that perfect holiday home? Decide on an area, contact a local agent or go on Goole Maps to see where self-catering holiday homes. For best value book direct.

Overtourism is an issue in Athens, Amsterdam and Barcelona. However we do not have over tourism in Ireland. ISCF worries that Gov is making planning decisions for rural Ireland based on the needs of the only high density city - Dublin. theguardian.com/world/2026/apr…

60% of holidaymakers do not have summer holidays booked - an opportunity for self-catering owners to put up available dates on your social media pages. travelbiz.ie/60-of-irish-ho…

clarity on Government proposals for Grandfather rule and towns with a population of 20,000 needed as well as a National Planning Statement for new Self-Catering businesses iscf.ie/press-release-…

As tourism face’s a very uncertain season the board of the Irish Self-Catering Federation calls for the Register for STR to be delayed to September 2026, in line with many other EU countries. Exemptions for existing self-catering properties, as stated at the JOC Oireachtas 🧵

A caint le Gormfhlaith Ní Thuairisg arAthmhaidin lá Bealtaine Tá an Samhradh ag teach agus gnóthanna beoga FéinFhreastail faoi bhrú ón rialtas. Tá gearr gath leis an Bille Clarúcháin, ach ní comhar é bheith ceangailte le cead pleanala. rte.ie/radio/rnag/cli…