Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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43. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a company (details supplied) and similar rental services are permitted to operate under level 5 restrictions given hotels, camping sites and self-catering cottages are not permitted to operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20877/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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The company to which the Deputy refers is an online sales platform for a variety of accommodation.  I can confirm that the provision of any type of non-essential/holiday accommodation services is prohibited under the current Level 5 restrictions. Accommodation may only be provided to those travelling for permitted essential reasons, as specified in the relevant regulations.

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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44. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it will be ensured that any guidelines for the hospitality industry make specific reference to self-catering cottages and houses alongside hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20878/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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A wide range of sector-specific guidelines are available on the Fáilte Ireland website to assist tourism and hospitality businesses reopen and operate safely in line with Government advice.  These include specific guidelines for self-catering properties (which include cottages and houses), in addition to separate guidelines for other types of tourist accommodation (e.g. Hotels & Guesthouses; B&Bs & Historic Houses; Caravan & Camping Parks; Self-Catering properties; and Hostels) and for several other tourism business sectors.