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FAQs

See the FAQs for the 2026 Accommodation Renewal below.

  • How do I renew?

  • Follow the link in your renewal reminder email or log on to the Trade Portal and complete your renewal.

  • How long will it take to complete the renewal form?

  • It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete the renewal.  Most of the information will be pre-populated for you to check and confirm or update as required.

  • I can't login into the trade portal

  • If you are having issues logining into the trade portal, please read our trade portal FAQs.

  • What information do I need for completing the Quality Assurance Accommodation Renewal?

    • Breakdown of Accommodation details (room/unit numbers), these are already prepopulated but please check that they are correct and update if required.
    • 2026 Maximum Scale of Charges, for example – details of your room rates for 2026 January to December.

  • How much will it cost to renew for a statutory business?

  • If you are a Statutory business the following renewal rates apply:

     
    Statutory Renewal Fee Schedule
    Category Renewal of Registration Manpower & Training Contribution
     
     
    Hotels
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
         		  
     
     
     
     
     
    Approved & 2*
    €8.63 – single room
    €14.22 – double/other
     
    3*, 4* & 5*
    €9.65 – single room
    €17.40 – double/other
     
    Minimum fee for all
    Classification = €160.62    		 No. of Rooms
     
     
    10-19
    20-29
    30-39
    40-49
    50-59
    60-69
    70-79
    80-89
    90-99
    100-109
    110-119
    120-129
    130-139
    140-149
    150+    		 Contribution per Premises
     
    €145.13
    €222.84
    €314.26
    €405.68
    €497.11
    €582.81
    €674.24
    €765.65
    €857.07
    €948.49
    €1,028.48
    €1,119.91
    €1.199.90
    €1,291.32
    €1,371.32
    Guest Houses €10.09 per room €3.81 per room
    Holiday Cottages & Apartments €27.93 per unit n/a
    Holiday Hostel €2.10 per bedspace n/a
    Youth Hostel €0.70 per bedspace n/a
    Caravan & Camping Parks €2.10 per pitch n/a
    Holiday Camp For details on Statutory Renewal fees, please contact Quality Assurance at qualityassurance@failteireland.ie or phone 0818 88 88 00

  • How much will it cost to renew for a non-statutory business?

  • If you are a non-statutory business the following renewal rates apply:


    Non Statutory Renewal Fees
    Accommodation Type Renewal Fee Amount
      Net Price VAT Amount Gross Price
    Irish Home B&B €134.15 €30.85 €165.00
    Historical House €134.15 €30.85 €165.00
    Non Statutory Self Catering €134.15 €30.85 €165.00
    Fáilte Ireland Welcome Standard €134.15 €30.85 €165.00

  • How do I pay my renewal fee?

  • You can pay by using our online secure facility by credit or debit card or by bank transfer if this facility is available to you, using this IBAN: IE35BOFI90001755048327, and quoting your business account number which is available on the payment screen.

  • What details are required for the Hotel 2026 Maximum Scale of Charges?

  • The rate you set is per room, not per person and will apply to the full year from January to December 2026 for the different room types as laid out on the Renewal portal.

  • If I need assistance completing my Renewal, who do I contact?

  • Please contact our Quality Assurance Team on 0818 88 88 00 or email qualityassurance@failteireland.ie.

  • What are the consequences of not renewing for a hotel?

  • If you are a Hotel, these are the consequences of not renewing.

  • What are the consequences of not renewing for a statutory business?

  • If you are another type of statutory accommodation business, these are the consequences of not renewing.

  • What are the consequences of not renewing for non-statutory businesses?

  • If you are a non-statutory accommodation business, these are the consequences of not renewing your approval.