PQ 506
506. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment regarding short-term lets legislation, the impact it will have on the remaining tourist accommodation stock, given that County Kerry is heavily reliant on the tourism sector for the local economy, that tourist accommodation is key to its success, and that according to Failte Ireland, self catering has accounted for 40% of tourist accommodation in Ireland; if he has any concerns that in County Kerry, a substantial number of holiday homes are already used for Government contracts and long-term rental contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34173/26]
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506. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment regarding short-term lets legislation, the impact it will have on the remaining tourist accommodation stock, given that County Kerry is heavily reliant on the tourism sector for the local economy, that tourist accommodation is key to its success, and that according to Failte Ireland, self catering has accounted for 40% of tourist accommodation in Ireland; if he has any concerns that in County Kerry, a substantial number of holiday homes are already used for Government contracts and long-term rental contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34173/26]
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