Airbnb’s failure to share data led to stricter rules

A failure by Airbnb and other short-term rental websites to provide detailed information on their users led the government to introduce stricter rules on short-term lettings than had been anticipated, The Sunday Business Post can reveal.

It is understood the Department of Housing asked Airbnb and similar sites for in-depth information on how the platforms were being used in Ireland, beyond what the companies had provided.

However, no data was submitted, hardening resolve ...