The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it doesn't know how much residential housing has turned into tourism accommodation.
A Freedom of Information request asked how many planning applications had changed the use of buildings into places to stay for tourists in the last five years.
In its response, DEFA says it only has figures for the number of planning applications with the word "tourist" in the proposals.
Its data shows since 2020, there have been 158 such applications.
Drop-in to open bank accounts for benefits and pensions
The government's to hold a special drop-in session for people on benefits or pensions who don't have bank accounts.
Work permit changes delayed until next year
The Department for Enterprise says it'll take another 10 months to bring in changes to the Island's work permit system.
Protect yourself from flu as cases rise, say officials
Public health officials are warning people to prepare to flu season.
Drop-in session to gauge views on 20mph limits
Commissioners in the south of the Island say they'll hold a drop-in session for people to find out more about proposed 20mph speed limits.
Steam Packet schedule features more sailings to Ireland
The Steam Packet Company has released its timetables for next year, with three vessels running a regular schedule of sailings.
Ramsey's Xmas lights turned on tonight!
Ramsey will be the next town to switch on its Christmas lights this evening, after Douglas yesterday.
Hob fire sparks fire service callout
Firefighters say nobody was hurt during a kitchen fire in Douglas yesterday.
Ice warning remains in place today
A yellow weather warning is in place this morning with sub-zero temperatures overnight around the Island.
