Section 11 replaces section 5 of the Act of 1927 which makes provision for the grant of special exemption orders. The section contains three changes. First, in subsection (7) it provides for a local authority a role in determining the duration of special exemption orders in its administrative area. The District Court will retain discretion in granting such orders but shall have regard to any resolution adopted by a local authority in the area in which the premises are located. The local authority, before it adopts such a resolution, must consult the Garda and consider views submitted by it and any other persons, including health interest groups, before adopting any such resolution.