It's hoped that a crack down on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals will go some way to addressing the housing crisis in the north west.
The Irish Independent are reporting that under the proposed laws, landlords who use properties for short stays will have to register or face being fined up to €5,000.
While short-term letting websites could be fined up to €5,000 if they do not remove adverts of properties that are not officially registered.
Donegal Cllr Mícheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says the current situation has led to many being priced out.
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