Lorna Cahill

Lorna Cahill, a local host from County Clare, has been renting out a granny flat for almost nine years, relying on this income to support her family. She shares how her short-term letting has funded her daughters' education and will aid her son's college plans. Lorna discusses the impact of upcoming regulations on her income, expressing concerns about compliance costs and fears of being unjustly labeled as part of the housing crisis. She argues that losing these rentals could hurt local tourism and businesses, advocating for more nuanced regulations.