Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register 

Tourism Minister Catherine Martin said in December she hoped to enact the legislation in the first three months of the year, with the register up and running by June. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

The Department of Tourism will “have further engagement” with the EU on its plan to create a register of short-term letting listings.

Minister Catherine Martin in December launched a proposal which would see platforms such as Airbnb fined up to €5,000 for advertising lettings not registered with Fáilte Ireland.