Irish Examiner view: Tourism set to be latest area to suffer
There are currently no long-term rental properties in the Dingle Peninsula, but the housing crisis is not unique to the West Kerry town. Picture: Neil Michael.
It is a fact of life in rural holiday destinations these days that if you’re looking for seasonal work, you will not find it unless you’ve sourced local accommodation for yourself.
The highlighted the plight of those looking to live and work on the Dingle peninsula, but whose ambitions are being stymied by a lack of available rental housing. These people, described as ‘the fuel of the town,’ cannot find long-term rental deals and that is presenting obvious problems for both workers and employers.
