Mícheál Lehane
@fertha.bsky.social
Political Correspondent at RTÉ, Ireland’s Public Service Broadcaster.
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It looks like those involved in short term letting will be allowed up to two years to get the required planning permission. While those operating for seven years or more will benefit from what is called a grandfather regularisation.
Government intends to restrict short term lets in towns with a population of more than 20,000.
Agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Tourism Minister Peter Burke.
Initially the restriction was set to cover all towns with a population of 10,000.
Agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Tourism Minister Peter Burke.
Initially the restriction was set to cover all towns with a population of 10,000.
February 10, 2026 at 7:24 PM
It looks like those involved in short term letting will be allowed up to two years to get the required planning permission. While those operating for seven years or more will benefit from what is called a grandfather regularisation.
Reposted by Mícheál Lehane
Government intends to restrict short term lets in towns with a population of more than 20,000.
Agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Tourism Minister Peter Burke.
Initially the restriction was set to cover all towns with a population of 10,000.
Agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Tourism Minister Peter Burke.
Initially the restriction was set to cover all towns with a population of 10,000.
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Government intends to restrict short term lets in towns with a population of more than 20,000.
Agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Tourism Minister Peter Burke.
Initially the restriction was set to cover all towns with a population of 10,000.
Agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Tourism Minister Peter Burke.
Initially the restriction was set to cover all towns with a population of 10,000.
Reposted by Mícheál Lehane
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
@women.evertonfc.com Rep of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is the BBC’s Women’s Football Show player of the match after Everton’s 0-1 victory over London City Lionesses
in the Women's Super League.
in the Women's Super League.
February 9, 2026 at 1:17 AM
@women.evertonfc.com Rep of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is the BBC’s Women’s Football Show player of the match after Everton’s 0-1 victory over London City Lionesses
in the Women's Super League.
in the Women's Super League.
Reposted by Mícheál Lehane
And @fertha.bsky.social on the muppet show
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
And @fertha.bsky.social on the muppet show
Farmers seeking the sacking of Larry Murrin as the Chair of Bord Bia end their protest outside Leinster House.
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Farmers seeking the sacking of Larry Murrin as the Chair of Bord Bia end their protest outside Leinster House.
Ind TD Barry Heneghan, who typically supports the Government, broke ranks with the coalition in a vote tonight when he backed a Social Democrats’ motion calling for an emergency winter payment of €400 for disabled people.
January 28, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Ind TD Barry Heneghan, who typically supports the Government, broke ranks with the coalition in a vote tonight when he backed a Social Democrats’ motion calling for an emergency winter payment of €400 for disabled people.
