Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like to welcome all of our guests. Similar to Deputy Griffin, I come from a rural constituency. We have equal challenges, be it in tourist towns, such as Westport, or on the likes of Achill Island. I might take the opportunity to congratulate all in Achill Island on "The Banshees of Inisherin" and its nomination for best picture. It is a huge vote of confidence for what Ireland can achieve on a global stage. I congratulate the community in Achill.

I refer to the Department’s engagement with the local authorities in anticipation of this legislation. Local authorities have a bulk of work to do in terms of being proactive in fulfilling their obligations. From speaking to county managers in recent weeks, they are certainly exhausted at this stage in terms of their commitments under the Housing for All plan and other areas. The extensive audit of all planning permission records for short-term tourism accommodation properties will be an important step in the process. Is there a commitment from the director of services or county managers in anticipation of this Bill being enacted? Have we a timeline as to what level of resources will be needed in each of the local authorities to do this work?