Airbnb hits back at calls for closure of website during Level 5
Airbnb has hit back at calls from a Cork senator for the closure of their website during Level 5 Covid restrictions
Tim Lombardsays the government needs to draw up laws to stop short term lets as he claims they are being used for parties.
However in response to a statement request from RedFM News AirBnB say they have seen no evidence to support the Senator's claims.
Jamie O'Hara has more for RedFM News:
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