Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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1304. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the working group review of an organisation (details supplied) regulations; the number of meetings held to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34240/17]

Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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The Working Group on Short-Term Lettings met on 14 June and 6 July, with a further meeting scheduled for 21 July.

Preparation of guidance on the consideration of planning applications relating to short-term lettings, either new developments or changes of use, and the relevant housing and specifically rental sector policy issues which should be considered in this regard, is at an advanced stage. It is my intention to issue this guidance by circular letter to planning authorities in the coming weeks.

The Working Group has also begun to examine potential changes to the existing regulatory framework with a view to making recommendations this Autumn.

Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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1305. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the senior counsel investigation into certain planning matters in County Donegal; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34245/17]

Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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Senior Counsel has completed his review of certain planning matters in respect of Donegal County Council and a report was submitted to my Department on 12 June 2017.

My Department is currently reviewing and assessing the contents of the report with the aim of preparing a submission for me as soon as possible. Legal advice has been sought in relation to the matter of publication. Once the relevant submission and any legal advices have been considered, I will be in a position to consider the matter further.