The Irish Self-Catering Federation has accused the government of kicking short-term letting regulation down the line and leaving the industry in limbo. The government’s long-awaited short-term letting bill has not been published yet and it’s now believed it won’t be brought in within the lifetime of this government. Jerry spoke to Máire Ní Mhurchú, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation.

Jerry spoke to economist Jim Power who’s carried out an analysis of the self-catering sector on behalf of the Irish Self-Catering Federation.

This weeks guest on Stand Out with Ian O’Connell is Eoin Sheehan. Eoin is a 27 year old TV chef, nutritionist & food entrepreneur from Limerick. The resident chef on Virgin media’s “Six o clock show” also owns a meal-prep and sports catering business ‘Country Munch’ which supply thousands of fresh healthy dinners to senior GAA squads around Munster, Munster Rugby and other teams all over Ireland throughout the year. Eoin’s ethos is that he will either feed you or teach you to feed yourself. He aims to educate everyone on the simplicity of good food made from the comfort of your own kitchens. Being a competitive athlete allows Eoin to practice what he preaches & lead by example. Whether its the basics of cooking a meal from home or performance nutrition, there’ll be something for everyone.

Máire NÍ Mhurchú, CEO of ISCF delivered letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris outlining the concerns of the Irish Self-Catering Federation and industry representative groups over the Registration of Short-Term Letting Bill and its implications for tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way including Kerry where 1,858 self-catering homes are under threat.