Sir, – It is gratifying to know that Airbnb, a $30 billion corporation, is worried about families from abroad being unable to afford holidays in Ireland (“Planning guidelines make Ireland unaffordable for families, claims Airbnb”, Business & Property, February 28th). It’s a pity Airbnb and other short-let companies do not display similar sympathy for families who have to live beside properties let out to large groups, many of whom display anti-social behaviour late at night. I hope such planning permissions are fought and defeated by neighbours wherever they are applied for. It might come as a surprise to Airbnb that families holidayed in Ireland long before Airbnb existed and happily stayed in B&Bs, budget hotels and other affordable places. Airbnb should spare us its crocodile tears.

Source: The Irish Times March 01, 2018 00:08 UTC