First Statutory Regulations The Building Control Act, 2007 established a system of statutory registration of architects, quantity surveyors and building surveyors. Prior to that legislation the bodies and professions were not subject to legal regulation but were regulated by the respective professional bodies. The approach of the legislation has been to designate a professional body as the registration and regulatory bodies.The Royal Institute of Architects […]
Regulatory Reforms 2011 legislation provided a comprehensive licensing system covering all property service providers (PSPs). It provided for a system of investigation and adjudication on complaints against PSPs, the audit and inspection of PSP operations, the maintenance of minimum qualification and standards. The Court based system was replaced. A modern system of direct regulation by a regulator was substituted. The authority became the sole body […]
Major Licences The Circuit Court There has been a cap on the number of liquor licences that may be granted Most liquor licences may not be granted unless another is extinguished. Intoxicating Liquor licensing takes place through the Courts and Courts offices The Circuit Court sits permanently in Dublin and Cork. There are also ongoing sittings of the Circuit Judge in each of the seven […]
Betting Act The Betting Act 1931 requires a bookmaker’s license for on-course and off-course gambling. In the case of an off-course betting business, a certificate of registration is required for the premises . An applicant for a bookmaker’s license must have a certificate of personal fitness. They must apply to An Garda Siochana for a certificate that states that he is fit and proper person […]
Gaming and Wagering Any contract by way of gaming and wagering is void. No action lies for the recovery of anything won or alleged to have been won or deposited. A promise, express or implied to any person or payment of commission fee or award is void.This restriction does not apply to an agreement to subscribe or contribute a sum of money to be awarded to […]
Lotteries Generally Unlawful It is an offence to promote or assist in the promotion of a lottery other than in the limited circumstances authorised by the Gaming and Lotteries Act. It is an offence to import, print, publish, distribute, sell, offer, expose for sale, invite to buy or have possession of any ticket, counterfoil or coupon for use in a lottery or any document containing […]