John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will come in briefly on the short-term letting piece to which Senator McDowell referred before the break. I understand this section is exactly the same as the section in the current legislation. The background is that the Department of tourism has been trying to come up with guidance in this space and went to the European Union for an opinion. That has come back and negotiations are under way. Perhaps the Minister of State would clarify whether any rules that might be brought forward for short-term letting would supersede what is before us. Senator McDowell has raised some points that may need addressing on Report Stage.