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Dáil passes short term lets Bill despite opposition from Healy-Rae

The Dáil has passed new legislation establishing a national register for short-term rental accommodation following sharp debate between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae.

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The Irish Independent and irishtimes.com reported that legislation governing short-term lets has passed in the Dáil. The Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill establishes a national register for rental accommodation covering stays of up to 21 nights. During the proceedings, Taoiseach Micheál Martin criticized Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae, accusing him of scaremongering regarding planning permission requirements for Airbnb-style operations. [1][2][3]

According to irishtimes.com, Micheál Martin stated that the provisions of the Bill reflect comprehensive legal advice provided by the Attorney General. The Taoiseach told the former minister of state that a recent social media post made by the Kerry TD concerning planning permission was a bit over the top. The exchange occurred in the Dáil ahead of a four-hour debate on the legislation. [2]

The Irish Independent also reported that Healy-Rae deputies have backed a separate new Bill aimed at recognizing unborn babies as victims of crime. [1]

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In short

  • The Dáil passed the Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill establishing a national register for rental stays up to 21 nights.
  • Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae of scaremongering over planning rules for short-term lets.
  • The Taoiseach stated the legislation reflects advice from the Attorney General.
  • Healy-Rae deputies are supporting a new Bill to recognize unborn babies as crime victims.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

  1. [1]Healy-Rae deputies back new Bill to recognise unborn babies as crime victimsIrish Independent, 11h ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]Short-term lets Bill passes Dáil as Taoiseach criticises Healy-Rae ‘scaremongering’irishtimes.com, 11h ago
  3. [3]Short-term lets Bill passes Dáil as Taoiseach criticises Healy-Rae ‘scaremongering’The Irish Times, 11h ago

Background

  1. [4]Contract on Wikipedia
  2. [5]Kevin Rudd on Wikipedia
  3. [6]Oklahoma copper theft suspect escapes through window but leaves driver license FTMQ News, 28d ago
  4. [7]Shooter kills nine people in Krakow market square and home FTMQ News, 4d ago

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 7 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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