Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Section 13, concerning the transfer of SPSV licence, does not provide for an exemption to be made concerning a consequent revocation of an SPSV upon the death of an SPSV licenceholder. Therefore, in the event of the death of an SPSV licenceholder, as a consequence of section 13, the SPSV licence would stand revoked.

As indicated previously in this House and in other areas, I have been reflecting on this matter. This new section will enable the continuity of the SPSV business in the event of the death of an SPSV licenceholder. Under the new section, a licence applicant or holder would be able to nominate their representative to the NTA. Upon the death of the licenceholder, the nominated representative can, within three months, apply to continue to operate the licence until expiry and to apply for the licence renewal thereafter.