New registration system for self-catering properties to be introduced next year 

Under the legislation, failure by owners of short-term rental properties in rent pressure zones to secure the correct planning would be an offence, both for the owner of the property and the online platform offering it for rent, such as Airbnb. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A new registration system for self-catering properties is expected to be introduced early next year.

The system will be operated by Fáilte Ireland and will be underpinned by legislation which is currently being developed by the Department of Tourism.