It had been previously suggested that between 10,000 and 12,000 homes could be returned to long-term residential use as a result of the new rules. The Government has not offered an updated estimate for the number of homes that could be returned to long-term residential use as a result of its scaled-back crackdown on short-term letting. The Government proposals include new planning permission restrictions and a new Fáilte Ireland register for short-term let properties. This NPS will ensure there is “a clear overall policy approach ... to determining planning applications for short-term lets in areas under 20,000 people”. “For communities to thrive, however, a balanced mix of long-term residential and short-term tourist accommodation is essential.”

Source: The Irish Times February 13, 2026 07:35 UTC