Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 107:

In page 54, after line 30, to insert the following:

"PART 4

AMUSEMENT HALLS AND CASINOS

Application of this Part

65. (1) This section shall not have effect in any area unless there is for the time being in force a resolution under subsection (2) adopting it for that area.

(2) A local authority may by resolution adopt this section in respect of the whole or a specified part of its administrative area and may by resolution rescind such adoption.

(3) A resolution shall not have effect unless not less than one month's notice of the intention to propose it has been given in writing to every member of the local authority and has been published by advertisement in at least two newspapers circulating in the area to which the proposal relates.

(4) A local authority on passing a resolution shall cause notice of the fact to be published in at least two newspapers circulating in the area to which the resolution relates and shall as soon as may be send a copy of the resolution to the Minister.

(5) Evidence of the passing of a resolution may be given by the production of a copy of a newspaper containing the notice or by the production of a certificate to that effect purporting to be under the seal of the local authority.".