Covid-19 Pandemic
Seanad Éireann — 2021-02-15
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Tim Lombard (FG), Agricultural Panel

I note the Minister of State's response. It is important that we deal with this issue, but there is not enough clarity in the response and I am not happy with the clarity that has been provided. The time has come to take down this platform. Within level 5 restrictions, Airbnb must be asked to restrain advertising on its platform. As far as I can see, there is no logic or sense in a platform that is advertising accommodation throughout this country, mainly for tourism purposes, to be operating under level 5 restrictions.
The time has come for Airbnb use to be restricted during level 5 and it is important that we propose that the platform be taken down.

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Sitting date: 2021-02-15