Kevin Humphreys (Labour) | Oireachtas source

These amendments would make it much easier for planning enforcement officers to uphold the legislation as it is proposed. I put them forward as a suggestion for the Minister. I am not inclined to press either amendment to a vote if the Minister gives some reassurance on enforcement. I am not confident that his proposals will work. I understand these two amendments would have to be dealt with by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and that the Minister, Deputy Ross, would have to introduce legislation to provide for regulation in this area. I urge the Minister to give me some reassurance now that he will revisit this Bill if it is found that the enforcement elements regarding short-term lets are not working.