John-Mark McCafferty
John-Mark McCafferty is the chief executive of Threshold, an Irish housing charity advocating for tenant rights and reforms in the rental market. He has been vocal about the impact of short-term rentals on the housing crisis in Ireland, urging the government to implement legislation that would regulate short-term lets and return properties to long-term rental availability.
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John-Mark McCafferty said the Government seems to be trying to strike 'that impossible balance between the needs and wants of renters and landlords'.
What will new tenancy rules really mean for Irish renters? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
John Mark McCafferty, chief executive of Threshold, attended the funeral of Sr Stan.
Sr Stan remembered as powerhouse of good who offered ‘hope for the hopeless’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Threshold chief executive John-Mark McCafferty discussed the need for clarity on permissible service charges in student accommodation.
Dublin college increases fees in on-campus student accommodation in RPZ loophole – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
John Mark McCafferty of housing charity Threshold said that without RPZs tenants would likely face substantial rent increases.
Pressure on Government as it proposes to link certain rents to inflation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-09
John Mark McCafferty, chief executive of Threshold, commented on the unfortunate situation of tenants facing eviction.
Dublin tenants shocked to be evicted under ‘old’ rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
John-Mark McCafferty is the chief executive of Threshold, a housing charity voicing concerns about short-term rentals in Ireland.
Nine times as many Irish properties on Airbnb as in long-term rental, charity says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15