PQ 717
717. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the importance of tourism to County Kerry and Killarney town by introducing a planning exemption for those involved in the short-term lets business for three years or longer; if he will increase the population of the towns that the new strict planning guidelines apply to from 10,000 up to 15,000, to safeguard this crucial industry for Killarney and County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9973/26]
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717. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the importance of tourism to County Kerry and Killarney town by introducing a planning exemption for those involved in the short-term lets business for three years or longer; if he will increase the population of the towns that the new strict planning guidelines apply to from 10,000 up to 15,000, to safeguard this crucial industry for Killarney and County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9973/26]
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