Calls for action as data shows short-term lets outnumber homes to rent by 14 to 1

The 'Irish Examiner' analysis of market data shows there are 14 times more short-term lets available in Ireland than homes to rent. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews

Action has been urged to tackle homeowners who let out properties short-term without planning permission, as the scale of rentals available on Airbnb dwarf the number of advertised homes on Daft to let nationwide.

There are currently 14 times as many short-term lets available on Airbnb as there are rental properties on Daft.ie, with Sinn Féin calling for the Government to take action.