- Dunloe Hotel and Gardens has applied to build 78 staff accommodation rooms
- The hotel is owned by the German Liebherr family business
- The proposal aims to address the rental shortage affecting hospitality workers
- Local planning authorities will review the application
- Staff housing would be located on the hotel grounds
The owners of the Dunloe Hotel and Gardens in Killarney, part of the German Liebherr family business, have applied to build 78 staff accommodation rooms on site. The move aims to ease the rental shortage affecting hospitality workers in the area. Local planning authorities will review the proposal which seeks to support ongoing hotel operations.
The Killarney hotel has faced challenges in recruiting and retaining hospitality staff due to the severe rental crisis in the region. Accommodation shortages have made it difficult for hotels to maintain full staffing levels during peak tourism seasons. The proposal represents a significant investment in staff welfare and operational stability.
The planning application will be reviewed by local authorities in the coming months. If approved, the accommodation would provide housing for hotel employees on the grounds of the hotel estate.
