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person’s custody or control; 
(c) 
for the purposes of subparagraph (a) or (b), attend before the 
assessor from day to day, unless excused from attendance or 
released from further attendance by the assessor. 
(2) The assessor may administer oaths for the purposes of the evidence 
referred to in paragraph (1)(a). 
(3) A witness at a hearing before the assessor has the same liabilities, 
privileges and immunities as a witness before the Court.


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privileges and immunities as a witness before the Court. 
(4) Where a person (in this paragraph referred to as “the person concerned”) 
– 
(a) 
fails to comply with a notice under paragraph (1), 
(b) 
threatens or insults the assessor or any witness or person required 
to attend before the assessor, 
(c) 
interrupts the proceedings of, or does not behave in an appropriate 
manner before, the assessor, 
(d) 
obstructs or attempts to obstruct the assessor, 
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manner before, the assessor, 
(d) 
obstructs or attempts to obstruct the assessor, 
(e) 
discloses, or authorises the disclosure of, evidence given before 
the assessor or any of the contents of a document produced to the 
assessor that the assessor has instructed not to be disclosed, or 
(f) 
does anything else that, if the assessor were a court of law having 
power to commit for contempt, would be contempt for that court, 
then – 
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power to commit for contempt, would be contempt for that court, 
then – 
(i) 
the assessor may apply to the Court for an order requiring 
the person concerned to do one or both of the following: 
(I) 
comply with the notice under paragraph (1); 
(II) discontinue or not repeat the behaviour falling within 
any of the provisions of subparagraphs (b) to (f), or 
behaviour of any similar kind, 
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(ii) 
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and 
 
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(ii) 
the Court, if satisfied that there is no reasonable excuse for 
the failure to comply with the notice under paragraph (1) or 
for the behaviour concerned, as the case may be, may grant 
the order and such other orders as it considers appropriate 
to ensure that the person concerned cooperates with the 
assessor. 
 
Referral to Court on question of law 
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14. (1) The Bank or the assessor may (including at the request of the 
assessee) refer a question of law arising in an assessment to the Court for 
determination by the Court. 
(2) Where a question of law is referred under paragraph (1) – 
(a) 
the assessor shall send to the Court all documents before the 
assessor that are relevant to the matter in question, and 
(b) 
at the end of the proceedings in the Court in relation to the


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(b) 
at the end of the proceedings in the Court in relation to the 
reference, the Court shall cause the documents to be returned to 
the assessor. 
 
Assessee to be issued copy of any adverse assessment, etc. 
15. (1) Where the assessment of an assessor is that the assessee is 
committing or has committed a prescribed contravention, the Bank shall – 
(a) 
issue the assessee with a copy of the adverse assessment (or, as 
the Bank thinks fit, so much of the adverse assessment as


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the Bank thinks fit, so much of the adverse assessment as 
constitutes the statement referred to in Regulation 11(8)), and 
(b) 
advise the assessee that – 
(i) 
the assessee may appeal against the adverse assessment to 
the Court under Regulation 16, and 
(ii) 
the Bank may apply to the Court under Regulation 19 for 
an order confirming the adverse assessment (including the 
specified sanctions). 
(2) Where the assessment of an assessor is that the assessee is neither


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specified sanctions). 
(2) Where the assessment of an assessor is that the assessee is neither 
committing nor has committed a prescribed contravention, the Bank shall issue 
the assessee with a statement to that effect. 
 
Right of appeal against adverse assessment (including specified sanctions) 
16. (1) The assessee may appeal against an adverse assessment (including 
the specified sanctions) to the Court not later than 28 days after the Bank has


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the specified sanctions) to the Court not later than 28 days after the Bank has 
complied with Regulation 15(1) in relation to the assessee, or within such further 
period as the Court allows. 
(2) Where the Court is satisfied, because of the nature or the circumstances 
of the case or otherwise in the interests of justice, that it is desirable that the 
whole or any part of proceedings relating to an appeal under paragraph (1) should 
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whole or any part of proceedings relating to an appeal under paragraph (1) should 
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not be heard in public then, where the Court so directs, the proceedings may be 
heard otherwise than in public. 
(3) The Court may, pending the hearing and determination of an appeal 
under paragraph (1), make such interim or interlocutory orders as the Court 
considers necessary in the circumstances. 
(4) The Court shall determine an appeal under paragraph (1) by making – 
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(4) The Court shall determine an appeal under paragraph (1) by making – 
(a) 
subject to paragraph (6), an order confirming, varying or setting 
aside the adverse assessment (including the specified sanctions), 
whether in whole or in part, or 
(b) 
an order remitting the case to be decided again by the Bank in 
accordance with the directions of the Court. 
(5) The determination of the Court on the hearing of an appeal under


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(5) The determination of the Court on the hearing of an appeal under 
paragraph (1) shall be final, except that a party to the appeal may apply to the 
Court of Appeal to review the determination on a question of law. 
(6) No variation of an adverse assessment under paragraph (4)(a) may 
provide for the imposition of a sanction on the assessee which is not a sanction 
referred to in Regulation 20(1)(a) to (f). 
 
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referred to in Regulation 20(1)(a) to (f). 
 
Power to correct assessments 
17. (1) Where the assessor or the Bank is satisfied that there is an obvious 
error in the text of an assessment, the assessor or the Bank, as the case may be, 
may alter the text of the assessment to remove the error. 
(2) Where the text of an assessment is altered under paragraph (1), the text 
as so altered shall be taken to be the decision of the Bank under Regulation 
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as so altered shall be taken to be the decision of the Bank under Regulation 
11(10). 
(3) In paragraph (1), “obvious error”, in relation to the text of an assessment, 
includes – 
(a) 
a clerical or typographical error, 
(b) 
an error arising from an accidental slip or omission, or 
(c) 
a defect of form. 
 
When specified sanctions take effect 
18. (1) Where – 
(a) 
no appeal under Regulation 16 against the adverse assessment


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18. (1) Where – 
(a) 
no appeal under Regulation 16 against the adverse assessment 
(including the specified sanctions) is lodged with the Court within 
the period for lodging an appeal, or 
(b) 
an appeal under Regulation 16 against the adverse assessment 
(including the specified sanctions) which has been lodged with 
the Court within the period for lodging the appeal is withdrawn 
or abandoned, 
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then the specified sanctions pursuant to Regulation 11(8)(c), as confirmed or


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then the specified sanctions pursuant to Regulation 11(8)(c), as confirmed or 
varied in the order, if any, obtained under Regulation 19(2)(a), shall take effect 
on the date of that order or such other date as the Court may specify in that order. 
(2) Where an appeal under Regulation 16 against the adverse assessment is 
lodged with the Court within the period allowed for lodging the appeal, then the 
specified sanctions pursuant to Regulation 11(8)(c), as confirmed or varied in


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specified sanctions pursuant to Regulation 11(8)(c), as confirmed or varied in 
the order, if any, obtained under Regulation 16(4)(a), shall take effect on the date 
of that order or such other date as the Court may specify in that order. 
 
Enforcement of adverse assessment (including specified sanctions) 
19. (1) Where – 
(a) 
no appeal under Regulation 16 against an adverse assessment 
(including the specified sanctions) is lodged with the Court within 
the period for lodging an appeal, or


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the period for lodging an appeal, or 
(b) 
an appeal under Regulation 16 against an adverse assessment 
(including the specified sanctions) has been lodged with the Court 
within the period for lodging the appeal but is withdrawn or 
abandoned, 
then the Bank may apply to the Court for an order confirming the adverse 
assessment (including the specified sanctions). 
(2) The Court shall determine an application under paragraph (1) by making 
– 
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(2) The Court shall determine an application under paragraph (1) by making 
– 
(a) 
subject to paragraph (7), an order confirming, varying or setting 
aside the adverse assessment (including the specified sanctions) 
whether in whole or in part, or 
(b) 
an order remitting the case to be decided again by the Bank in 
accordance with the directions of the Court. 
(3) The Court shall not hear an application under paragraph (1) unless – 
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(3) The Court shall not hear an application under paragraph (1) unless – 
(a) 
the assessee appears at the hearing as respondent to the 
application, or 
(b) 
if the assessee does not so appear, the Court is satisfied that a copy 
of the application under paragraph (1) has been served on the 
assessee. 
(4) Where the Court is satisfied that it is desirable that the whole or any part 
of proceedings relating to an application under paragraph (1) be heard otherwise


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of proceedings relating to an application under paragraph (1) be heard otherwise 
than in public because of the nature or the circumstances of the case or having 
regard to the interests of justice then the Court may make an order that the 
proceedings shall, in whole or in part, be heard otherwise than in public. 
(5) The Court may, on an application under paragraph (1), make such interim 
or interlocutory orders as the Court considers necessary in the circumstances.


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or interlocutory orders as the Court considers necessary in the circumstances. 
(6) The determination of the Court on the hearing of an application under 
paragraph (1) shall be final, except that the Bank or the respondent, if any, may 
apply to the Court of Appeal to review the determination on a question of law. 
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(7) No variation of an adverse assessment under paragraph (2)(a) may 
provide for the imposition of a sanction on the assessee that is not a sanction


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provide for the imposition of a sanction on the assessee that is not a sanction 
referred to in Regulation 20(1)(a) to (f). 
 
Sanctions that may be imposed by Bank 
20. (1) In the case of an adverse assessment, the Bank may impose on the 
assessee concerned the following sanctions: 
(a) 
a public statement indicating the natural or legal person 
responsible and the nature of the prescribed contravention; 
(b) 
an order requiring the natural or legal person responsible to cease


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(b) 
an order requiring the natural or legal person responsible to cease 
the conduct constituting the prescribed contravention; 
(c) 
an order prohibiting the natural or legal person responsible from 
issuing European Green Bonds for a period not exceeding one 
year; 
(d) 
maximum administrative fines of twice the amount of the profits 
gained or losses avoided because of the prescribed contravention 
where those fines can be determined by the Bank, even if those


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where those fines can be determined by the Bank, even if those 
fines exceed the maximum amounts set out in subparagraph (e), 
as regards legal persons, or in subparagraph (f), as regards natural 
persons; 
(e) 
in the case of a legal person, maximum administrative fines of 
€500,000 or 0.5 per cent of the total annual turnover of that legal 
person according to the most recent available financial statements 
approved by the management body, whichever is the greater; 
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approved by the management body, whichever is the greater; 
(f) 
in the case of a natural person, maximum administrative fines of 
€50,000. 
(2) For the purposes of the paragraph (1), where the legal person is a parent 
undertaking or a subsidiary of a parent undertaking which is required to prepare 
consolidated financial statements in accordance with Directive 2013/34/EU3, the 
relevant total annual turnover shall be the total annual turnover or the


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relevant total annual turnover shall be the total annual turnover or the 
corresponding type of income in accordance with the applicable European Union 
law in the field of accounting according to the most recent available consolidated 
accounts approved by the management body of the ultimate parent undertaking. 
 
Power of Bank to resolve suspected contraventions, etc. 
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21. (1) Where the Bank has reason to suspect, based on reasonable grounds, 
that an assessee is committing or has committed a prescribed contravention, it 
may enter into an agreement in writing with the assessee to resolve the matter 
(including at any time before an assessment, if any, has been issued in respect of 
the assessee). 
(2) An agreement entered into under paragraph (1) – 
(a) 
is binding on the Bank and the assessee, and 
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(a) 
is binding on the Bank and the assessee, and 
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(b) 
may include terms under which the assessee accepts the 
imposition of sanctions. 
(3) An agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be enforced by the 
Bank or the assessee in a court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
PART 6 
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
Exercise of powers to impose sanctions 
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22. The Bank, when determining the type and level of sanction to be imposed 
in accordance with these Regulations, shall take into account all relevant 
circumstances, including, where applicable, the following: 
(a) 
the gravity and the duration of the contravention; 
(b) 
the degree of responsibility of the person responsible for the 
contravention; 
(c) 
the financial strength of the person responsible for the 
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contravention, as indicated by the total turnover of the responsible 
legal person or the annual income and net assets of the responsible 
natural person; 
(d) 
the impact of the contravention on the interests of investors; 
(e) 
the importance of the profits gained or losses avoided by the 
person responsible for the contravention or the losses for third 
parties caused by the contravention, to the extent that they can be 
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parties caused by the contravention, to the extent that they can be 
determined; 
(f) 
the level of cooperation of the person responsible for the 
contravention with the competent authority, without prejudice to 
the need to ensure disgorgement of profits gained or losses 
avoided by that person; 
(g) 
previous contraventions of these Regulations or the EuGB 
Regulation by the person responsible for the contravention; 
(h) 
any measures taken after the contravention by the person


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(h) 
any measures taken after the contravention by the person 
responsible for the contravention to prevent its repetition. 
 
Right of appeal 
23. (1) A decision of the Bank under the EuGB Regulation or these 
Regulations shall be properly reasoned. 
(2) A decision of the Bank under these Regulations (other than under Part 2 
or 5) or the EuGB Regulation is an appealable decision for the purposes of Part 
VIIA of the Act of 1942. 
 
 
 
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VIIA of the Act of 1942. 
 
 
 
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Notifications 
24. (1) The notification required pursuant to Article 15(4) of the EuGB 
Regulation shall be in the form, and contain the information and documents, as 
may be specified by the Bank from time to time. 
(2) Where an issuer opts to use an optional disclosure template pursuant to 
Article 20 and 21 of the EuGB Regulation, the issuer shall, without undue delay 
following publication of such disclosure template, notify the Bank and the


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following publication of such disclosure template, notify the Bank and the 
notification shall be in the form, and contain the information and documents, as 
may be specified by the Bank from time to time. 
(3) A person who makes a notification to the Bank pursuant to Regulation 6 
of the European Union (General Framework for Securitisation and Specific 
Framework for Simple, Transparent and Standardised Securitisation) 
Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 656 of 2018) shall include confirmation in the


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Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 656 of 2018) shall include confirmation in the 
notification where the securitisation seeks to use the designation European Green 
Bond or “EuGB”. 
 
Offence - obstruction of authorised officer in exercise of officer’s powers 
25. A person who – 
(a) 
obstructs or interferes with an authorised officer in the exercise 
of a power conferred by these Regulations, 
(b) 
without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with a


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(b) 
without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with a 
request or requirement of an authorised officer made in 
accordance with a power conferred by these Regulations, or 
(c) 
without reasonable excuse, fails to cooperate with an 
investigation or an inspection by an authorised officer under 
Regulation 7, 
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction to a class 
A fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.


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A fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. 
 
Offence - false, etc. information 
26. A person who, in purported compliance with a requirement imposed on 
such person under the EuGB Regulation or these Regulations, gives to the Bank 
information that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material 
particular, or that the person does not believe to be true, shall be guilty of an 
offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a class A fine or


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offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a class A fine or 
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. 
 
Offences by body corporate 
27. (1) Where an offence under these Regulations is committed by a body 
corporate and is proved to have been so committed with the consent, connivance 
or approval of any person being – 
(a) 
a director, manager, secretary or other officer of the body 
corporate, or 
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(a) 
a director, manager, secretary or other officer of the body 
corporate, or 
[41]  23 
 
(b) 
a person who was purporting to act in any such capacity, 
that person as well as the body corporate shall be guilty of an offence and shall 
be liable to be proceeded against and punished as if that person were guilty of 
the first-mentioned offence. 
(2) Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, 
paragraph (1) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in


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paragraph (1) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in 
connection with his or her functions of management as if he or she were a 
director or manager of the body corporate. 
(3) A person may be charged with having committed an offence under this 
Regulation even if the body corporate concerned is not charged with having 
committed an offence under this Regulation in relation to the same matter. 
(4) A company formed and registered under the Companies Act 2014 or an


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(4) A company formed and registered under the Companies Act 2014 or an 
existing company within the meaning of that Act shall be deemed to be ordinarily 
resident at its registered office, and every other body corporate and every 
unincorporated body of persons shall be deemed to be ordinarily resident at its 
principal office or place of business. 
 
Prosecution of offences 
28. Summary proceedings for an offence under these Regulations may be 
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brought and prosecuted by the Bank. 
 
Amendment of Act of 1942 
29. The Act of 1942 is amended – 
(a) 
in section 2(2A) by the insertion of the following paragraph after 
paragraph (bj): 
“(bk) Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament 
and of the Council of 22 November 20234.”, 
(b) 
in section 33AK(10), in the definition of “supervisory EU legal 
acts”, by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph 
(ap): 
“(aq) Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament


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(ap): 
“(aq) Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament 
and of the Council of 22 November 20235;”, 
(c) 
in section 33AN(1) – 
(i) 
by the insertion of the following definition: 
“ ‘European Green Bond Regulation’ means Regulation 
(EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the 
Council of 22 November 20236;”, 
(ii) 
in the definition of “designated enactment”, by the insertion 
of “, or the European Green Bond Regulation but (in 
 
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of “, or the European Green Bond Regulation but (in 
 
4 OJ L 2023/2631, 30.11.2023 
5 OJ L, 2023/2631, 30.11.2023 
6 OJ L, 2023/2631, 30.11.2023 
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relation to the European Green Bond Regulation) wherever 
and only in so far as it imposes a requirement on a person 
who is not a regulated financial service provider,” after “or 
Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament 
and of the Council of 31 May 2023 but (in relation to the


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and of the Council of 31 May 2023 but (in relation to the 
last-mentioned Regulation) wherever and only in so far as 
it imposes a requirement on a person who is not a regulated 
financial service provider”, and 
(iii) in the definition of “designated statutory instrument”, by 
the insertion of “, or the European Union (European Green 
Bonds Standards and Disclosures) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 
No. 41 of 2025) but (in relation to the last-mentioned


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No. 41 of 2025) but (in relation to the last-mentioned 
Regulations) wherever and only in so far as they impose a 
requirement on a person who is not a regulated financial 
service provider,” after “or the European Union (Markets in 
Crypto-Assets) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 607 of 2024) but 
(in relation to the last-mentioned Regulations) wherever 
and only in so far as they impose a requirement on a person 
who is not a regulated financial service provider”, 
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who is not a regulated financial service provider”, 
(d) 
in section 33BC, by inserting the following subsection after 
subsection (22): 
“(23) This section does not apply where Article 52 of 
Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council of 22 November 2023 applies.”, 
and 
(e) 
in Part 2 of Schedule 2, by inserting the following item: 
“ 
86 
S.I. No. 41 of 
2025 
European Union 
(European Green Bonds 
Standards and 
Disclosures) Regulations 
2025 
The whole


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European Union 
(European Green Bonds 
Standards and 
Disclosures) Regulations 
2025 
The whole 
instrument 
”. 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal, 
21 February, 2025. 
 
PASCHAL DONOHOE, 
Minister for Finance. 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal 
interpretation.) 
 
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interpretation.) 
 
These Regulations make amendments to provide for the entry into force of 
Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
22 November 2023 on European Green Bonds and optional disclosures for 
bonds marketed as environmentally sustainable and for sustainability-linked 
bonds. 
The Regulations provide the Central Bank of Ireland with the necessary 
competent authority powers for enforcement of the Regulation and for other


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competent authority powers for enforcement of the Regulation and for other 
matters such as sanctions and appeals. 
 
 
 
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S.I. No. 7 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
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AGRICULTURE APPEALS (AMENDMENT) ACT 2024 (PART 3) 
(COMMENCEMENT) ORDER 2025 
 
 
 
2  [7] 
 
S.I. No. 7 of 2025 
 
AGRICULTURE APPEALS (AMENDMENT) ACT 2024 (PART 3) 
(COMMENCEMENT) ORDER 2025 
 
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on him by section 1(4) of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Act 
2024 (No. 38 of 2024), hereby orders as follows:


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2024 (No. 38 of 2024), hereby orders as follows: 
 
1. 
This Order may be cited as the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Act 
2024 (Part 3) (Commencement) Order 2025. 
 
2. 
The 3rd day of February 2025 is appointed as the day on which Part 3 of 
the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Act 2024 (No. 38 of 2024) shall come 
into operation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN   under the Official Seal of the Minister for 
Agriculture, Food and the Marine, 
16 January, 2025. 
 
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Agriculture, Food and the Marine, 
16 January, 2025. 
 
CHARLIE MCCONALOGUE, 
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 
 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 17th January, 2025. 
[7]  3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 11 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (ORGANISATION OF WORKING TIME) 
(DEFENCE FORCES) REGULATIONS 2025 
 
 
 
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S.I. No. 11 of 2025 
 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (ORGANISATION OF WORKING TIME) 
(DEFENCE FORCES) REGULATIONS 2025 
 
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on him by section 3 of the European Communities Act 1972 (No. 27


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conferred on him by section 3 of the European Communities Act 1972 (No. 27 
of 1972), and for the purpose of giving further effect to Directive 2003/88/EC  
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 concerning 
certain aspects of the organisation of working time, hereby makes the following 
regulations: 
 
1. 
These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities 
(Organisation of Working Time) (Defence Forces) Regulations 2025. 
 
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(Organisation of Working Time) (Defence Forces) Regulations 2025. 
 
2. 
The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (No. 20 of 1997) is 
amended – 
(a) 
in section 2(1), in the definition of “employee”, by the insertion, 
after “the State or Government, as the case may be,” of “a person 
holding office under, or in the service of, the State as a member 
of the Defence Forces shall be deemed to be an employee 
employed by the State or Government, as the case may be,”, 
(b) 
in section 3 – 
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employed by the State or Government, as the case may be,”, 
(b) 
in section 3 – 
(i) 
in subsection (1), by the deletion of “or the Defence 
Forces”, 
(ii) 
by the insertion of the following subsections after 
subsection (1): 
“(1A) 
Subject to subsection (4), this Act shall not apply 
to a member of the Defence Forces where the member is – 
(a) 
on active service within the meaning of section 
5 of the Defence Act 1954, 
(b) 
deemed to be on active service in accordance


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5 of the Defence Act 1954, 
(b) 
deemed to be on active service in accordance 
with section 4(1) of the Defence (Amendment) 
(No. 2) Act 1960, 
(c) 
despatched for service outside the State under 
subsection (1) of section 3 of the Defence 
(Amendment) Act 2006 for any purpose 
referred to in paragraph (b), (d), (e) or (f) of that 
subsection, 
(d) 
engaged in duties and tasks while on sailing 
orders, 
(e) 
engaged in operations in aid to the civil power,


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orders, 
(e) 
engaged in operations in aid to the civil power, 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 24th January, 2025. 
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(f) 
in barracks during an assigned duty 
period relating to explosive ordnance 
duties, or deployed to perform such 
duties, 
(g) 
engaged in fire crew duties at Casement 
Aerodrome, Baldonnel, 
(h) 
engaged in operational activities as a 
member of the Army Ranger Wing, 
(i) 
engaged in – 
(i)


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engaged in operational activities as a 
member of the Army Ranger Wing, 
(i) 
engaged in – 
(i) 
induction training, 
(ii) 
Special 
Operations 
Force 
Qualification, 
(iii) essential training prior to a period 
of 
active 
service 
within 
the 
meaning of section 4(1) of the 
Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 
1960, or 
(iv) essential training prior to a period 
of despatch for service outside the 
State in accordance with section 
3(1) of the Defence (Amendment)


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State in accordance with section 
3(1) of the Defence (Amendment) 
Act 2006 for any purpose referred 
to in paragraph (b), (d), (e) or (f), or 
(j) 
engaged in activities of a special nature 
on the direction of Government, or in 
support of a state body, that cannot, due 
to the nature of the activities in question, 
be performed in compliance with the 
provisions of this Act. 
 
(1B) 
In subsection (1A), ‘state body’ means – 
(a) 
a Minister of the Government, or 
(b) 
a person – 
(i)


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(a) 
a Minister of the Government, or 
(b) 
a person – 
(i) 
established by or under any 
enactment 
(other 
than 
the 
Companies Act 2014 or a former 
enactment relating to companies 
within the meaning of section 5 of 
that Act), or 
(ii) 
established under the Companies 
Act 2014, or a former enactment 
relating to companies within the 
meaning of section 5 of that Act, in 
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pursuance of powers conferred by 
or under another enactment,


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pursuance of powers conferred by 
or under another enactment, 
and financed wholly or partly, whether directly 
or indirectly, by means of moneys provided, or 
loans made or guaranteed, by a Minister of the 
Government or the issue of shares held by or on 
behalf of a Minister of the Government.”, and 
(iii) in subsection (4), by the substitution of “subsection (1), 
paragraphs (a) to (j) of subsection (1A) or subsection (2)” 
for “subsection (1) or (2)”, 
and 
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in section 17 –


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for “subsection (1) or (2)”, 
and 
(c) 
in section 17 – 
(i) 
in subsection (1), by the substitution of “and the employee’s 
employer shall, other than where the employee is a person 
holding office under, or in the service of, the State as a 
member of the Defence Forces, ensure” for “and the 
employee’s employer shall ensure”, and 
(ii) 
in subsection (1A), by the substitution of “an employee, 
other than a person holding office under, or in the service


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other than a person holding office under, or in the service 
of, the State as a member of the Defence Forces, shall have 
the right” for “an employee shall have the right”. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Enterprise, 
Trade and Employment, 
20 January, 2025. 
 
PETER BURKE, 
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. 
 
 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 92 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
TAXI REGULATION (TAXI MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE AGE) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
 
 
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S.I. No. 92 of 2025 
 
TAXI REGULATION (TAXI MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE AGE) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
The National Transport Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by 
section 20 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (No. 37 of 2013), hereby makes the 
following regulations: 
 
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following regulations: 
 
1. 
These Regulations may be cited as the Taxi Regulation (Taxi Maximum 
Permissible Age) Regulations 2025. 
 
2. 
In these Regulations, “Principal Regulations” means the Taxi Regulation 
(Small Public Service Vehicle) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 33 of 2015). 
 
3. 
These Regulations shall come into operation on 01 April 2025. 
 
4. 
The Principal Regulations are amended by substituting the following for 
Regulation 31:


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4. 
The Principal Regulations are amended by substituting the following for 
Regulation 31: 
“31. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) and (8A) the 
maximum permissible age of a— 
(a) 
standard taxi, standard hackney or local area hackney is ten 
years from the date of first registration of the vehicle, and 
(b) 
wheelchair accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney 
is fifteen years from the date of first registration of the vehicle.  
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is fifteen years from the date of first registration of the vehicle.  
(2) 
Subject to paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) where a vehicle is 
associated with a standard taxi licence or standard hackney licence first 
granted before 1 January 2009 and was associated with such licence on 1 
January 2013, the maximum permissible age of such vehicle is fifteen 
years from the date of first registration of the vehicle. 
(3) 
This Regulation does not apply to limousines. 
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(3) 
This Regulation does not apply to limousines. 
(4) 
Notwithstanding anything in paragraphs (1) or (2), where a 
standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair 
accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney would, by virtue of the 
time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or (2), have reached its maximum 
permissible age of ten years or fifteen years between 13 March 2020 and 
31 December 2020, it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum


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31 December 2020, it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum 
permissible age until a period of 60 months after the date upon which it 
would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years 
or fifteen years by virtue of the time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or 
(2) without the application of this paragraph (4). 
(5) 
Notwithstanding anything in paragraphs (1) or (2), where a 
standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair


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standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 28th March, 2025. 
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accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney would, by virtue of the 
time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or (2), have reached its maximum 
permissible age of ten years or fifteen years between 1 January 2021 and 
31 December 2021, it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum


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31 December 2021, it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum 
permissible age until a period of 48 months after the date upon which it 
would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years 
or fifteen years by virtue of the time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or 
(2) without the application of this paragraph (5). 
(6) 
Notwithstanding anything in paragraphs (1) or (2), where a 
standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair


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standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair 
accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney would, by virtue of the 
time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or (2), have reached its maximum 
permissible age of ten years or fifteen years between 1 January 2022 and 
31 December 2022, it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum 
permissible age until a period of 48 months after the date upon which it


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permissible age until a period of 48 months after the date upon which it 
would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years 
or fifteen years by virtue of the time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or 
(2) without the application of this paragraph (6). 
(7) 
Notwithstanding anything in paragraphs (1) or (2), where a 
standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair 
accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney would, by virtue of the


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accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney would, by virtue of the 
time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or (2), have reached its maximum 
permissible age of ten years or fifteen years between 1 January 2023 and 
31 December 2023 it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum 
permissible age until a period of 36 months after the date upon which it 
would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years


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would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years 
or fifteen years by virtue of the time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or 
(2) without the application of this paragraph (7). 
(8) 
Notwithstanding anything in paragraphs (1) or (2), where a 
standard taxi, standard hackney, local area hackney, wheelchair 
accessible taxi or wheelchair accessible hackney would, by virtue of the 
time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or (2), have reached its maximum


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time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or (2), have reached its maximum 
permissible age of ten years or fifteen years between 1 January 2024 and 
31 December 2024 it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum 
permissible age until a period of 36 months after the date upon which it 
would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years 
or fifteen years by virtue of the time periods specified in paragraphs (1) or 
(2) without the application of this paragraph (8).


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(2) without the application of this paragraph (8). 
(8A) Notwithstanding anything in paragraph (1), where a standard 
taxi would, by virtue of the time period specified in the said paragraph (1), 
reach or have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years between 
1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 (whether before or after the 
coming into effect of the Taxi Regulation (Taxi Maximum Permissible Age) 
Regulations 2025),  it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum


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Regulations 2025),  it shall be deemed not to have reached its maximum 
permissible age until a period of 12 months after the date upon which it 
would otherwise have reached its maximum permissible age of ten years 
by virtue of the applicable time period specified in paragraph (1) without 
the application of this paragraph (8A). 
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(9) 
For the avoidance of doubt, the intention of paragraphs (4), (5), 
(6), (7) (8) and (8A) is to extend the maximum permissible age of the


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(6), (7) (8) and (8A) is to extend the maximum permissible age of the 
vehicles which would have reached their maximum permissible age in the 
periods mentioned in those paragraphs by a period of 60 months, 48 
months, 48 months, 36 months, 36 months and 12 months respectively.”. 
 
5. 
The Small Public Service Vehicle (Contingency Measure – Vehicle 
Supply) (Maximum Permissible Age) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 588 of 2022) 
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are revoked. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under the Seal of the National Transport Authority, 
25 March, 2025. 
 
BRIAN MCCORMICK , 
Board Member, National Transport Authority. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal 
interpretation.) 
 
The principal purpose of these Regulations is to amend Regulation 31 of the Taxi 
Regulation (Small Public Service Vehicle) Regulations 2015 (as amended) in


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Regulation (Small Public Service Vehicle) Regulations 2015 (as amended) in 
relation to its maximum permissible age requirements with respect to vehicles 
registered during 2015 that are used as taxis and which otherwise would be due 
to reach their maximum permissible age in 2025.  The amendment extends that 
maximum permitted service life of such a taxi by twelve months. 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 221 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
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DISTRICT COURT (MAINTENANCE) RULES 2025 
 
 
 
2  [221] 
S.I. No. 221 of 2025 
 
DISTRICT COURT (MAINTENANCE) RULES 2025 
 
The District Court Rules Committee, in exercise of the powers conferred on them 
by section 91 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, section 72 of the Courts of 
Justice Act 1936, section 34 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961,


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Justice Act 1936, section 34 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961, 
and section 24 of the Interpretation Act 2005, and of all other powers enabling 
them in this behalf, with the concurrence of the Minister for Justice, make the 
following rules of court. 
 
Dated this 25th day of April 2025. 
Paul Kelly  
 
 
Chairperson 
Alan Mitchell 
Joyce Good Hammond 
Ann McGarry  
Eoin Martin 
Ciara McMahon 
James Finn  
Eoin Manning


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Joyce Good Hammond 
Ann McGarry  
Eoin Martin 
Ciara McMahon 
James Finn  
Eoin Manning  
 
I concur in the making of the following rules of court. 
 
Dated this 28th day of May 2025. 
 
JIM O’CALLAGHAN  
Minister for Justice 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 30th May, 2025. 
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S.I. No. 221 of 2025 
 
DISTRICT COURT (MAINTENANCE) RULES 2025 
 
1. (1) These Rules, which shall come into operation on the 3rd day of June,


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1. (1) These Rules, which shall come into operation on the 3rd day of June, 
2025, may be cited as the District Court (Maintenance) Rules 2025. 
(2) These Rules shall be construed together with the District Court Rules 
1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997) and all other District Court Rules. 
(3) The District Court Rules as amended by these Rules may be cited as the 
District Court Rules 1997 to 2025. 
 
2. 
Proceedings in the District Court under the Family Law (Maintenance of


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2. 
Proceedings in the District Court under the Family Law (Maintenance of 
Spouses and Children) Act 1976 or the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and 
Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, which were commenced but not 
determined before the date on which these Rules enter into force, shall be 
continued and determined as if these Rules had not entered into force. 
 
3. 
The District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997) are amended: 
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3. 
The District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997) are amended: 
(i) 
by the substitution for Order 54 and Order 54A of the 
Orders set out in Schedule 1, and  
(ii) 
by the substitution for rules 6 to 8 inclusive of Order 57 of 
the following rules:  
“Application in writing for summons under section 9A(3) of the Act 
of 1976 or section 52A(3) of the Act of 2010 
6. An application under section 9A(3) of the Act of 1976 (as


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6. An application under section 9A(3) of the Act of 1976 (as 
inserted by the Act of 2011) or under section 52A(3) of the Act of 
2010 (as inserted by section 146 of the Children and Family 
Relationships Act 2015) for the issue of a summons may be made by 
the completion by the maintenance creditor of an application form in 
the Form 57.3, Schedule C, which must be submitted to the Clerk. 
Upon receipt of the completed application form, the Clerk will issue 
a summons.


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Upon receipt of the completed application form, the Clerk will issue 
a summons. 
 
Summons under section 9A(3) of the Act of 1976 or section 52A(3) of 
the Act of 2010 
7. The summons addressed to the maintenance debtor must be in the 
Form 57.3A, Schedule C. 
 
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Service of summonses, application forms and orders 
8. (1) 
Order 41 shall apply to the service and lodgment of proof 
of service of a summons and application form mentioned in rule 4.


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of service of a summons and application form mentioned in rule 4. 
(2) Order 51A, rules 8(5), 8(7), and 8(8) shall apply to the service 
and lodgment of proof of service of a summons mentioned in rule 7 
and application form mentioned in rule 6. A statutory declaration as 
to service by or on behalf of the maintenance creditor of the summons 
and application form must be lodged with the Clerk at least two days 
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before the date of the hearing. 
(3) An order made under section 8(2)(a) or section 8(2)(b) of the Act 
of 1940 may be in the Form 57.4, Schedule C, and a copy of such 
order must be sent by registered post by the Clerk to every person 
directed to pay monies to the Clerk.”. 
 
4. 
(1) 
The forms in Schedule 2 shall be substituted for the forms 
bearing the like numbers respectively in Schedule C to the District Court 
Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997).


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Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997). 
(2) The form numbered 57.3A in Schedule 2 shall be added to the 
forms in Schedule C to the District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 
1997) immediately following Form 57.3 (as substituted by these Rules). 
(3) The forms numbered 54.3, 54.4, 54.11, 54.14, and 54.21 shall be 
deleted from Schedule C to the District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 
1997). 
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Schedule 1 
“ORDER 54: MAINTENANCE OF SPOUSES, CIVIL PARTNERS AND 
CHILDREN 
 
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Schedule 1 
“ORDER 54: MAINTENANCE OF SPOUSES, CIVIL PARTNERS AND 
CHILDREN 
 
Definitions. 
1. 
In this Order— 
“the Act of 1976” means the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and 
Children) Act 1976 (No. 11 of 1976); 
the “Act of 1987” means the Status of Children Act 1987 (No. 26 of 1987); 
the “Act of 1995” means the Family Law Act 1995 (No. 26 of 1995); 
the “Act of 1996” means the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (No. 33 of 1996);


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the “Act of 1996” means the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (No. 33 of 1996); 
the “Act of 2010” means the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and 
Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 (No. 24 of 2010); 
the “Act of 2015” means the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (No. 
9 of 2015); 
“competent authority” has the meaning assigned to it in Order 98.  
 
Venue. 
2. (1) Subject to the provisions of Order 41B, proceedings under the Act of


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Venue. 
2. (1) Subject to the provisions of Order 41B, proceedings under the Act of 
1976 or under the Act of 2010 may be brought, heard or determined at any sitting 
of the Court for the court area where either party to the proceedings ordinarily 
resides or carries on any profession, business, or occupation. 
(2) Where, however, the Clerk, having consulted the Judge for the time being 
assigned to the district within which such area is situate, certifies on a summons


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assigned to the district within which such area is situate, certifies on a summons 
or a notice of application that the proceedings are urgent, the summons or notice 
may be issued for, and the proceedings may be heard and determined at, any 
sitting of the Court in that district.  
 
Hearing to be otherwise than in public. 
3. 
Proceedings under the Act of 1976 or the Act of 2010 shall be heard 
otherwise than in public.  
 
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otherwise than in public.  
 
Applications for maintenance orders. 
4. (1) An application for a maintenance order under: 
(a) 
section 5(1)(a) of the Act of 1976, 
(b) 
section 5(1)(b) of the Act of 1976, 
(c) 
section 5A(1) of the Act of 1976 (inserted by section 18 of the 
Act of 1987),  
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(d) 
section 5A(2) of the Act of 1976 (inserted by section 18 of the 
Act of 1987), 
(e) 
section 5B(2) of the Act of 1976 (inserted by section 73 of the Act 
of 2015),  
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(e) 
section 5B(2) of the Act of 1976 (inserted by section 73 of the Act 
of 2015),  
(f) 
section 5C(2) of the Act of 1976 (inserted by section 73 of the Act 
of 2015),  
(g) 
section 45(1) of the Act of 2010 by a civil partner for a 
maintenance order,  
(h) 
section 175 of the Act of 2010 by a qualified cohabitant,  
(i) 
by a spouse or parent under section 21A(1) of the Act of 1976 
(inserted by section 21 of the Act of 1987), for a lump sum order


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(inserted by section 21 of the Act of 1987), for a lump sum order 
in respect of the expenses incidental to the birth or funeral of a 
dependent child, or 
(j) 
by a civil partner under section 67A(1) of the Act of 2010 
(inserted by section 147 of the Children and Family Relationships 
Act 2015) for a lump sum order in respect of the expenses 
incidental to the birth or funeral of a dependent child, 
must be preceded by the completion by the applicant of an application form in


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must be preceded by the completion by the applicant of an application form in 
the Form 54.1, Schedule C, which must be submitted to the Clerk. Upon receipt 
of the completed application form, the Clerk will issue a maintenance summons 
in the Form 54.2, Schedule C. The maintenance summons and a copy of the 
application form must be served on the respondent by the applicant. 
(2) The order of the Court granting such application for periodic


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(2) The order of the Court granting such application for periodic 
maintenance may be in the Form 54.5, 54.6, 54.7, 54.8, Schedule C, as 
appropriate, with the necessary modifications where the order is made under the 
2010 Act. 
(3) A lump sum order under Section 21A(1) of the Act of 1976 or, as the 
case may be, section 67A(1) of the Act of 2010, may be in the Form 54.15, 
Schedule C, with the necessary modifications where the order is made under the 
2010 Act.


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Schedule C, with the necessary modifications where the order is made under the 
2010 Act. 
(4) Where, under the powers conferred by section 42 of the Act of 1995 or, 
as the case may be, under the powers conferred by section 51 of the Act of 2010, 
an order is made in the District Court providing for the making of a lump sum 
payment or lump sum payments, the order of the Court may be in the Form 
54.24, 54.25, 54.26, or 54.27, Schedule C, as the case may be, with the necessary


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54.24, 54.25, 54.26, or 54.27, Schedule C, as the case may be, with the necessary 
modifications where the order is made under the 2010 Act. 
 
Application to discharge or vary maintenance order. 
5. (1) An application: 
(a) 
by a maintenance debtor for the discharge of a maintenance order 
under section 6(1)(a) of the Act of 1976, or 
(b) 
by either party to the proceedings under section 6(1)(b) of the Act 
of 1976 to discharge or vary a maintenance order made by the 
District Court, or


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of 1976 to discharge or vary a maintenance order made by the 
District Court, or  
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(c) 
by a maintenance debtor for the discharge of part of a 
maintenance order under section 6(3) of the Act of 1976, or 
(d) 
by the maintenance creditor, the maintenance debtor, or the Clerk 
on whose application the order was made, for an order 
discharging or varying an attachment of earnings order under 
section 17(1) of the Act of 1976, or  
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section 17(1) of the Act of 1976, or  
(e) 
by either party to the proceedings under section 46 of the Act of 
2010 to discharge, vary, or terminate a maintenance order made 
by the District Court, or  
(f) 
by either party to the proceedings under section 173(6) of the Act 
of 2010 to vary or discharge an order, or to suspend or revive a 
provision of an order made under section 175 of the Act of 2010, 
or  
(g) 
by the maintenance creditor, the maintenance debtor, or the Clerk


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or  
(g) 
by the maintenance creditor, the maintenance debtor, or the Clerk 
on whose application the order was made, for an order 
discharging or varying an attachment of earnings order under 
section 183(1) of the Act of 2010,  
must be preceded by the completion by the applicant of an application form in 
the Form 54.9, Schedule C, which must be submitted to the Clerk. Upon receipt 
of the completed application form, the Clerk shall issue a maintenance summons


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of the completed application form, the Clerk shall issue a maintenance summons 
in the Form 54.2, Schedule C. The maintenance summons and a copy of the 
application form must be served on the maintenance debtor and on any other 
person who would be affected by the making of the order sought by the 
maintenance creditor. 
(2) The order of the Court on the application may be in the Form 54.10 or 
54.12, Schedule C, with the necessary modifications where the order is made 
under the 2010 Act.


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54.12, Schedule C, with the necessary modifications where the order is made 
under the 2010 Act. 
 
Interim order. 
6. 
An interim order made by the Court under: 
(a) 
section 7 of the Act of 1976, or 
(b) 
section 47 of the Act of 2010, 
may be in the Form 54.13, Schedule C, with any necessary adaptations. 
 
Clerk to send copy of order. 
7. (1) Where the Court makes a maintenance order, an order varying, 
discharging, or discharging part of such order, an interim order, or a lump sum


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discharging, or discharging part of such order, an interim order, or a lump sum 
order in respect of the birth or funeral expenses of a dependent child, the Clerk 
shall give to, or send by registered prepaid post to the maintenance debtor or to 
the respondent party (as the case may be), a copy of the order so made. 
(2) A copy of an order mentioned in sub-rule (1) given or sent to a 
maintenance debtor must have endorsed on it, or be accompanied by a notice


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maintenance debtor must have endorsed on it, or be accompanied by a notice 
containing, the following statement: 
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“This order is made by the District Court. If you the maintenance debtor fail to 
make a payment due under this order, you may be liable to imprisonment for 
contempt of court. 
In certain limited circumstances (including a material change of circumstances 
since the order was made or last varied), the District Court can vary the terms of


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since the order was made or last varied), the District Court can vary the terms of 
this order. If you believe that such circumstances arise and are concerned that 
you may not be able to comply with the terms of this order and would like to 
apply for a variation, you should consult a solicitor or contact the District Court 
Clerk at ..........................”. 
 
Application for direction that payments be made to Clerk. 
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Application for direction that payments be made to Clerk. 
8. 
An application under section 9(1)(b) of the Act of 1976 or, as the case 
may be, section 50(1)(b) of the Act of 2010, for a direction that payments under 
a maintenance order, a variation order, or an interim order be made to the Clerk 
may be made ex parte. Notice of such application in the Form 54.16, Schedule 
C, signed by the maintenance creditor or by his or her solicitor, must be lodged


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C, signed by the maintenance creditor or by his or her solicitor, must be lodged 
with the Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the date of the intended application. The 
order of the Court granting the application may be in the Form 54.17, Schedule 
C, with any necessary adaptations. 
 
Payments to the Clerk. 
9. (1) Where the Court directs that payments under a maintenance order, a 
variation order, or an interim order shall be made to the Clerk, such Clerk must


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variation order, or an interim order shall be made to the Clerk, such Clerk must 
send a notice in the Form 54.18, Schedule C, with any necessary adaptations, by 
prepaid ordinary post to the maintenance debtor indicating the place at which 
and the days and hours during which payments under the order should be made. 
(2) The Clerk shall give a receipt to the maintenance debtor for each payment 
made by him or her and shall transmit such payment to the maintenance creditor


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made by him or her and shall transmit such payment to the maintenance creditor 
or, if authorised in writing by the maintenance creditor so to do, the Clerk may 
transmit the payment to the competent authority. 
 
Application to discharge direction. 
10. An application under section 9(3) of the Act of 1976 or, as the case may 
be, section 50(3) of the Act of 2010, by a maintenance debtor to have a direction 
under section 9(1) of the Act of 1976 or, as the case may be, section 50(1) of the


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under section 9(1) of the Act of 1976 or, as the case may be, section 50(1) of the 
Act of 2010, discharged must be preceded by the issue and service upon the 
maintenance creditor of a summons in the Form 54.19, Schedule C. The order 
of the Court granting the application may be in the Form 54.20, Schedule C, with 
any necessary adaptations. 
 
Recovery of arrears. 
11. (1) Where payments (whether to be made to the maintenance creditor or


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Recovery of arrears. 
11. (1) Where payments (whether to be made to the maintenance creditor or 
to a Clerk) under a maintenance order, a variation order, or an interim order are 
in arrears, the maintenance creditor may apply to the Clerk to issue a summons 
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for service by the maintenance creditor under section 9A of the Act of 1976 (or, 
as the case may be, section 52A of the Act of 2010) in accordance with Order 
57.


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as the case may be, section 52A of the Act of 2010) in accordance with Order 
57. 
(2) Where payments to the Clerk under a maintenance order, a variation 
order, or an interim order are in arrears, and such Clerk receives a request in 
writing from the maintenance creditor to take such steps as he or she considers 
reasonable to recover such arrears, such Clerk may: 
(a) 
make application under section 10 of the Act of 1976 (or, as the


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(a) 
make application under section 10 of the Act of 1976 (or, as the 
case may be, section 53 of the Act of 2010) for an attachment of 
earnings order in accordance with the provisions of Order 56, or  
(b) 
make application under section 8 of the Enforcement of Court 
Orders Act 1940 in accordance with the provisions of Order 57, 
or 
(c) 
make application under section 9A of the Act of 1976 (or, as the 
case may be, section 52A of the Act of 2010), in accordance with


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case may be, section 52A of the Act of 2010), in accordance with 
the provisions of Order 57, in which case, the request in writing 
may be in the Form 57.3, Schedule C. 
(3) Where payments referred to in sub-rule (2) are in arrears and the Clerk 
has received no request to recover the arrears, such Clerk may in his or her 
discretion, having considered the extent of the arrears and any other relevant 
matter, notify the maintenance creditor of the means of enforcement available in


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matter, notify the maintenance creditor of the means of enforcement available in 
respect of the order. 
 
Service of summonses. 
12. (1) A summons (and any document required to accompany it) required 
by this Order to be served must be served upon the person to whom it is directed 
in accordance with the provisions of Order 41 at least 14 days before the date of 
the sitting of the Court to which the summons is returnable.


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the sitting of the Court to which the summons is returnable. 
(2) Save where service has been effected by the Clerk, a statutory declaration 
as to service of the summons (and any other document concerned) must be 
lodged with the Clerk at least two days before the said date of hearing. 
 
Rules to apply to orders for maintenance pending suit etc. 
13. Where the Clerk receives a copy— 
(a) 
of an order for maintenance pending suit, of a periodical


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(a) 
of an order for maintenance pending suit, of a periodical 
payments order, or of a secured periodical payments order made 
under the Act of 1995, or of any such order as aforesaid as 
affected by an order under section 18 of the Act of 1995, 
(b) 
of an order for maintenance pending suit, of a periodical 
payments order, or a secured periodical payments order made 
under the Act of 1996 or of any such order as aforesaid as affected 
by an order under section 22 of the Act of 1996, or


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by an order under section 22 of the Act of 1996, or 
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(c) 
of an order for maintenance pending suit, of a periodical 
payments order, or of a secured periodical payments order made 
under the Act of 2010, 
from the Registrar of the Court which made that order, and payments under the 
order are directed to be made to the District Court Clerk (as provided for in 
section 20 of the Act of 1995 and in section 28 of the Act of 1996 (or, as the case


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section 20 of the Act of 1995 and in section 28 of the Act of 1996 (or, as the case 
may be, section 50, or section 50 as applied by section 134 of the Act of 2010)), 
such Clerk shall register particulars of the order and shall proceed in relation 
thereto as if it were a maintenance order made at a sitting of the District Court 
for the district court area to which that Clerk is assigned. 
  
Orders to secure payments. 
14. (1) Where the Court has made an order providing for periodical


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Orders to secure payments. 
14. (1) Where the Court has made an order providing for periodical 
payments by way of support or maintenance by a maintenance debtor to a 
maintenance creditor, an application may be made to the Court on a date 
subsequent to the date on which such order is made pursuant to the provisions 
of section 41 of the Act of 1995 or, as the case may be, section 52 of the Act of 
2010, by any person having an interest in the proceedings to secure the said


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2010, by any person having an interest in the proceedings to secure the said 
payments to the maintenance creditor. 
(2) Such application must be preceded by the issue and service of a notice in 
the Form 54.22, Schedule C. The order of the Court granting such application 
may be in the Form 54.23, Schedule C. 
 
Stay on certain orders the subject of appeal. 
15. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Order 25, rule 9(4), and Order


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15. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Order 25, rule 9(4), and Order 
101, and that an appellant has entered into a recognizance of appeal, an appeal 
from an order under— 
(i) 
section 11(2)(b) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 
(No. 7 of 1964), 
(ii) 
section 5, 5A, or 7 of the Act of 1976, or 
(iii) section 45 or 47 of the Act of 2010 
shall, if the Court so determines (but not otherwise), stay the operation of the 
order.


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shall, if the Court so determines (but not otherwise), stay the operation of the 
order. 
(2) An application to the Court to stay the operation of an order such as is 
mentioned in sub-rule (1), may be made following the service and lodgment of 
a notice of appeal, and lodgment of the recognizance for appeal, and when made 
otherwise than upon the occasion of the making of those orders must be preceded 
by the issue of a notice in the Form 54.28, which must be served upon the


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by the issue of a notice in the Form 54.28, which must be served upon the 
respondent to the application two days before the hearing of the application. The 
order of the Court granting the stay may be in the Form 54.29, with any necessary 
adaptations. 
 
 
 
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Report under section 47 of the Act of 1976. 
16. (1) An application to the Court by a party to make an order giving 
directions for the purpose of procuring a report in writing on any question


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directions for the purpose of procuring a report in writing on any question 
affecting the welfare of a party to the proceedings or any other person to whom 
they relate may be included in writing in the application form or summons, or 
made at the hearing. 
(2) Where the Court grants an application for an order mentioned in sub-rule 
(1), or makes such an order of its own motion, the order requisitioning the report 
may be in the Form 58.50, Schedule C.” 
 
 
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may be in the Form 58.50, Schedule C.” 
 
 
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“ORDER 54A: OTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CIVIL 
PARTNERSHIP AND CERTAIN RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF 
COHABITANTS ACT 2010 
 
Definitions. 
1. 
In this Order— 
“the Act” means the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of 
Cohabitants Act 2010 (No. 24 of 2010).  
 
Venue. 
2. (1) Proceedings under the Act may be brought, heard, and determined at 
any sitting of the Court for the court area where either party to the proceedings


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any sitting of the Court for the court area where either party to the proceedings 
ordinarily resides or carries on any profession, business or occupation. 
(2) Where the Clerk, having consulted the Judge for the time being assigned 
to the district within which such area is situate, certifies on a summons or a notice 
of application that the proceedings are urgent, the summons or notice may be 
issued for, and the proceedings may be heard and determined at, any sitting of


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issued for, and the proceedings may be heard and determined at, any sitting of 
the Court in that district.  
 
Hearing to be otherwise than in public. 
3. 
Proceedings under the Act shall be heard otherwise than in public. 
 
Shared Home Protection 
Application under section 34(1) of the Act. 
4. 
An application by a civil partner under section 34(1) of the Act for an 
order prohibiting the other civil partner from disposing of or removing


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order prohibiting the other civil partner from disposing of or removing 
household chattels shall be preceded by the issue and service upon the 
respondent civil partner of a notice in the Form 60.1, Schedule C, with the 
necessary modifications. The order of the Court granting the application shall be 
in the Form 60.2, Schedule C, with the necessary modifications, a copy of which 
shall be served upon the respondent civil partner.  
 
 
 
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Summons under section 34(3) of the Act. 
5. 
Where complaint is made by a civil partner to a Judge under section 34(3) 
of the Act that the other civil partner has contravened the provisions of section 
34(2) of the Act, the summons which may be issued and served upon the other 
civil partner shall be in the Form 60.5, Schedule C, with the necessary 
modifications. The relevant provisions of Order 15 shall apply in such case.  
 
Application under section 34(4) of the Act. 
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Application under section 34(4) of the Act. 
6. 
An application by a civil partner under section 34(4) of the Act for an 
order that the respondent civil partner provide household chattels for the 
applicant civil partner or a sum of money in lieu thereof shall be preceded by the 
issue and service upon the respondent civil partner of a notice in the Form 60.6, 
Schedule C, with the necessary modifications. The order of the Court granting


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Schedule C, with the necessary modifications. The order of the Court granting 
the application shall be in the Form 60.7, Schedule C, with the necessary 
modifications, a copy of which shall be served upon the respondent civil partner.  
 
Summons under section 39 of the Act. 
7. 
Where complaint is made to a Judge under section 39 of the Act that a 
person knowingly gave information which was false or misleading in any 
material particular, the summons which may be issued and served upon that


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material particular, the summons which may be issued and served upon that 
person shall be in the Form 60.8 Schedule C with the necessary modifications. 
The relevant provisions of Order 15 shall apply in such case. 
 
Joinder of parties. 
8. 
The provisions of Order 42A (Third Party Procedure) shall, with 
necessary modifications, apply to the proceedings mentioned in section 34(5) of 
the Act. 
 
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the Act. 
 
Declaring a conveyance void. 
9. (1) An application to the Court under section 28(1) of the Act to have a 
conveyance declared void shall be in the Form 60.9, Schedule C, with the 
necessary modifications. 
(2) The order of the Court thereon shall be in the Form 60.10, Schedule C, 
with the necessary modifications. 
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Lis Pendens. 
(3) A person who instituted proceedings to have a conveyance declared void


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Lis Pendens. 
(3) A person who instituted proceedings to have a conveyance declared void 
by reason of section 28(1) of the Act shall, as soon as may be, cause relevant 
particulars of the proceedings to be entered as a lis pendens under and in 
accordance with the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009.  
 
Order dispensing with consent or giving consent. 
10. (1) An application for an order under section 29(1), section 29(3) or


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10. (1) An application for an order under section 29(1), section 29(3) or 
section 29(4) of the Act to dispense with, or as the case may be, to give, the 
consent required under section 28 of the Act, of a civil partner to the conveyance 
of the shared home shall be in the Form 54A.3, Schedule C. 
(2) Where it is alleged that the civil partner whose consent is required under 
section 28 of the Act is incapable of consenting, the original certificate in writing


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section 28 of the Act is incapable of consenting, the original certificate in writing 
by a consultant psychiatrist, within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 2001, 
shall be annexed to the notice of application lodged with the Clerk. The Court 
may accept affidavit evidence of the certification, subject to the right of any party 
contesting the certification to cross-examine. 
(3) The order of the Court on such an application shall be in the Form 54A.4, 
Schedule C.


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(3) The order of the Court on such an application shall be in the Form 54A.4, 
Schedule C. 
(4) On granting an application under section 29 of the Act to dispense with 
or, as the case may be, to give, the consent required under section 28 of the Act, 
the Court may order pursuant to section 33 of the Trustee Act 1893 that a person 
be appointed to execute the conveyance of the interest in question and the order 
of the Court thereon shall be in the Form 60.13, Schedule C with the necessary


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of the Court thereon shall be in the Form 60.13, Schedule C with the necessary 
modifications.  
 
Protection of Shared Home. 
11. (1) An application to the Court for an order under section 30(1) of the 
Act for the protection of the shared home in the interest of the applicant civil 
partner or a dependant child of the civil partners shall be in the Form 60.16, 
Schedule C, with the necessary modifications. 
(2) The order of the Court thereon shall be in the Form 60.17, Schedule C,


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(2) The order of the Court thereon shall be in the Form 60.17, Schedule C, 
with the necessary modifications. 
 
 
 
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Conduct leading to loss of Shared Home. 
12. (1) An application to the Court for an order under section 30(2) of the 
Act to compensate the applicant civil partner or a dependant child of the civil 
partners for loss of interest in the shared home occasioned by the conduct of the 
other civil partner shall be in the Form 60.18, Schedule C, with the necessary


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other civil partner shall be in the Form 60.18, Schedule C, with the necessary 
modifications. 
(2) The order of the Court thereon shall be in the Form 60.19, Schedule C, 
with the necessary modifications. 
 
Application under section 194. 
13. 
An application by a qualified cohabitant for an order under section 194 
of the Act shall be preceded by the issue and service upon the legal personal 
representative of the cohabitant of a summons in the Form 54A.1, Schedule C.” 
 
 
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representative of the cohabitant of a summons in the Form 54A.1, Schedule C.” 
 
 
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Schedule 2 
No. 54.1 
Schedule C, O.54, r.4(1) 
Application for Maintenance 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, as amended. 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 
as amended. 
District Court 
Office Completion Only 
Case Number: 
District Court Area: 
District No.: 
 
Section A – Party Details 
Applicant Details


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Case Number: 
District Court Area: 
District No.: 
 
Section A – Party Details 
Applicant Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………. 
 
 
Last name: ……………………………………………………. 
Date of birth: ………………  
 
 
 
Address: 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….. 
Email Address (Optional): ………………………………………… 
Contact Number (Optional): ………………………………………


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Email Address (Optional): ………………………………………… 
Contact Number (Optional): ……………………………………… 
 
Applicant Solicitor Details (Leave blank if not applicable) 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….. 
Respondent Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………. 
Last name: ……………………………………………………… 
 
 
 
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Address 
…………………………………………………………………………………
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Address 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….. 
 
Section B – Maintenance Order Details 
1. 
Applicant and Respondent are Unmarried Parents 
Select all relevant orders you wish to apply for below. 
 
Maintenance for dependent children 
Section 5A (1) of the 1976 
Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of birth 
expenses for a child 
Section 21A of the 1976 Act


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Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of birth 
expenses for a child 
Section 21A of the 1976 Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of funeral 
expenses for a child 
Section 21A of the 1976 Act 
2. 
Applicant and Respondent are Married 
Select all relevant orders you wish to apply for below. 
 
Maintenance for the applicant 
Section 5 (1) (a) of the 
1976 Act 
 
Maintenance for dependent children 
Section 5 (1) (a) of the 
1976 Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of birth expenses 
for a child


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Section 5 (1) (a) of the 
1976 Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of birth expenses 
for a child 
Section 21A of the 1976 
Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of funeral 
expenses for a child 
Section 21A of the 1976 
Act 
3. 
Applicant and Respondent are Cohabitants 
Select all relevant orders you wish to apply for below. 
 
Maintenance for the applicant as a qualified 
cohabitant  
Section 175 of the 2010 
Act 
 
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cohabitant  
Section 175 of the 2010 
Act 
 
Maintenance for a dependent child under the 
age of 18 as a cohabitant who is a parent of 
the child, or acting in the place of a parent, 
from the other cohabitant who is not a parent 
but is a guardian of the child 
Section 5B of the 1976 
Act 
 
 
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4. 
Applicant and Respondent are Civil Partners 
Select all relevant orders you wish to apply for below. 
 
Maintenance for the applicant  
Section 45 (1) (a) of the 
2010 Act


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Maintenance for the applicant  
Section 45 (1) (a) of the 
2010 Act 
 
Maintenance for dependent children 
Section 45 (1) (a) of the 
2010 Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of birth expenses 
for a child 
Section 67A of the 2010 
Act 
 
Lump sum order in respect of funeral 
expenses for a child 
Section 67A of the 2010 
Act 
5. 
Other (where subsections 1 to 4 don’t apply) 
What are you applying for a maintenance order under? 
 
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The Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976 
 
The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants 
Act 2010 
 
What section of the act are you applying under? 
Section: ………………………………………………. 
Please provide more details about the application you wish to make:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Section C – Dependent Child Details (if applicable) 
Child Details (Leave blank if not applicable) 
First name: …………………………………………………… 
Last Name: …………………………………………………...


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First name: …………………………………………………… 
Last Name: …………………………………………………... 
Applicant Relationship to Child: ...……………………....................................... 
Respondent Relationship to Child: ...…………………………………………… 
Date of Birth: ……………………………… 
If this child is over 18 years old, please select the relevant option below that 
applies: 
 
The dependent child is under 23 years old and is in full time education, or 
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would be in full time education if maintenance were being paid 
 
The dependent child has a mental or physical disability to such an extent 
that it is not reasonably possible for them to maintain themselves fully 
 
Section D – Other Application Details 
Have other family law applications previously been made to this court or any 
other court about this child or relationship? 
 
Yes 
 
No 
 
I Don’t Know 
 
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Yes 
 
No 
 
I Don’t Know 
 
If yes, please provide the following information: 
Case Number (if known): …………………………………………… 
 
What were the previous applications in relation to?  
 
In which town or city were the applications made? 
 
When were the applications made? 
 
 
 
 
 
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Signature 
Signed by: 
 
Applicant 
 
Applicant’s Legal Practitioner 
 
Signature 
 
…………………………………………………………………………………. 
 
Date (DD/MM/YYYY): 
 
………………………………………………… 
 
 
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Date (DD/MM/YYYY): 
 
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No. 54.2 
Schedule C, O.54, r.4(1) 
 
Maintenance Summons 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouse and Children) Act 1976, as amended. 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 
as amended. 
District Court 
You are hereby required to attend a sitting of the District Court in relation to a 
Maintenance application. This application will be heard by a judge of the District


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Maintenance application. This application will be heard by a judge of the District 
Court at the place and time specified below. You should read all pages of this 
summons and the attached application form carefully. 
 
Case Number: ……………………………………………………. 
District Court Area:……………………………………………….. 
District No.: …… 
 
Party Details 
Applicant name: ……………………………………………………. 
Applicant address: ……………………………………………………… 
Applicant solicitor details…………………………………………………


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Applicant address: ……………………………………………………… 
Applicant solicitor details………………………………………………… 
 
*Dependent 1: ………………………………………………………………… 
*Dependent …………………………………………………………………… 
 
Respondent Name: ……………………………………………………………… 
Respondent Address: ……………………………………………………………. 
 
Hearing Details 
This application will be heard by a judge at: ………………………………….. 
on: …………………………. at :……………………….. 
 
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Both the applicant and respondent, or their legal representative, must attend 
this court hearing at the time and date specified above. If you, or a legal 
representative on your behalf, fail to attend this hearing, an order may be made 
in your absence. 
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Application Details 
The applicant has made an application for the following Orders: 
……………………………………………………… 
……………………………………………………… 
……………………………………………………… 
 
 
 
Signature 
 
District Court Clerk/Judge of the District Court:


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Signature 
 
District Court Clerk/Judge of the District Court: 
………………………………………………… 
Date: …………………………………………………... 
 
 
 
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No. 54.9 
Schedule C, O.54, r.5(1) 
 
Application to Vary or Discharge a Maintenance Order 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, as amended. 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 
as amended. 
District Court 
Office Completion Only 
Case Number: 
District Court Area:


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as amended. 
District Court 
Office Completion Only 
Case Number: 
District Court Area: 
District No.: 
 
Section A – Party Details 
Applicant Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………. 
 
 
Last name: ……………………………………………………… 
Date of birth: ………………  
 
 
 
Address 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………….. 
Email Address (Optional): ………………………………………… 
Contact Number (Optional): ………………………………………


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Email Address (Optional): ………………………………………… 
Contact Number (Optional): ……………………………………… 
 
Applicant Solicitor Details (Leave blank if not applicable) 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………….. 
 
Respondent Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………. 
Last name: ……………………………………………………… 
 
 
 
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Address 
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Section B – Maintenance Application Details 
6. 
Application to vary a maintenance order: 
Select the relevant order you wish to apply for below: 
 
Application to vary a maintenance order  
Section 6 of the 1976 
Act 
 
Application to vary a maintenance order 
(civil partnerships and cohabitants) 
Section 46 and 173 of 
the 2010 Act


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(civil partnerships and cohabitants) 
Section 46 and 173 of 
the 2010 Act 
 
Application to vary an attachment of 
earnings order  
Section 17(1) of the 
1976 Act 
 
Application to vary an attachment of 
earnings order (civil partnerships and 
cohabitants) 
Section 183 of the 2010 
Act 
 
Provide details of how and why you want the maintenance order to be varied:  
 
 
 
 
 
7. 
Application to discharge a maintenance order: 
Select the relevant order you wish to apply for below:


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Select the relevant order you wish to apply for below: 
 
Application to discharge a maintenance order Section 6 of the 1976 
Act 
 
Application to discharge a maintenance order 
(civil partnerships and cohabitants) 
Section 46 and 173 of 
the 2010 Act 
 
Application to discharge an attachment of 
earnings order  
Section 17(1) of the 
1976 Act 
[221]  25 
 
Application to discharge an attachment of 
earnings order (civil partnerships and 
cohabitants) 
Section 183 of the 2010 
Act


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earnings order (civil partnerships and 
cohabitants) 
Section 183 of the 2010 
Act 
 
Provide details of why you want the order, or part of the order, to be discharged:  
 
 
 
 
 
Section C – Details of Current Maintenance Order 
Case Number: ………………………………… 
 
Please specify which jurisdiction the order was made in 
 
District Court  
 
Circuit Court  
 
Please specify where the order was made: 
Court Venue: ………………………………………


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Circuit Court  
 
Please specify where the order was made: 
Court Venue: ……………………………………… 
Date the Court Order was made (DD/MM/YYYY): .............................................. 
 
Name of Party Ordered to Pay Maintenance 
First Name: ……………….. 
Last Name: ……………….. 
 
Name of Party to Receive Maintenance 
First Name: ……………….. 
Last Name: ……………….. 
 
 
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Maintenance Payment Details 
Amount of Maintenance ordered € ……………………………………………. 
Frequency of maintenance payments: 
 
Weekly


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Amount of Maintenance ordered € ……………………………………………. 
Frequency of maintenance payments: 
 
Weekly 
 
Fortnightly 
 
Monthly 
 
Yearly 
 
Other 
 
If other please specify: ………………………………………………………. 
 
Signature 
Signed by: 
 
Applicant 
 
Applicant’s Legal Practitioner 
 
Signature 
…………………………………………………………………………………. 
 
Date (DD/MM/YYYY): 
…………………………………………………  
[221]  27 
No. 54.16 
O.54, r.8 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, section 
9(1)(b)


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No. 54.16 
O.54, r.8 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, section 
9(1)(b) 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 
2010, section 50(1)(b) 
 
Notice of application to have payments made to District Court Clerk 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
 
………………………………………………................. Maintenance Creditor 
............................................................................................ Maintenance Debtor


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TAKE NOTICE that the above-named maintenance creditor *(residing) 
*(carrying on profession, business, or occupation) at .................................... 
*(and in court area and district aforesaid) will apply at the sitting of the District 
Court at ........................... on the ….. day of ...................... 20....., at ... m. for a 
DIRECTION pursuant to  
*section 9(1)(b) of the above Act of 1976 
*section 50(1)(b) of the above Act of 2010


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*section 9(1)(b) of the above Act of 1976 
*section 50(1)(b) of the above Act of 2010  
that payments under a *maintenance/*variation/*interim order made by the 
District Court at .................... on the ….. day of …………..….. 20......, shall be 
made to the District Court Clerk. 
Dated this ... day of …………..….. 20....... 
Signed ................ 
Maintenance Creditor 
*(Solicitor for Maintenance Creditor) 
To the District Court Clerk 
at 
*Delete words inapplicable 
 
 
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No. 54.19


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To the District Court Clerk 
at 
*Delete words inapplicable 
 
 
28  [221] 
No. 54.19 
O.54, r.10 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, section 9(3) 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 
2010, section 50(3) 
Summons to discharge direction that payments under 
*maintenance/*variation/*interim order be made to the District Court 
Clerk 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
………………………………………………….......... Maintenance Creditor


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District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
………………………………………………….......... Maintenance Creditor 
……………………………………………………...... Maintenance Debtor 
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear at the sitting of the District Court 
for court area and district aforesaid to be held at ......................... on the ..... day 
of ………………… 20....., at …... a.m./p.m. upon the hearing of an application 
on behalf of the above named maintenance debtor, *(residing) *(carrying on


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on behalf of the above named maintenance debtor, *(residing) *(carrying on 
profession, business, or occupation) at …………............... *(in court area and 
district aforesaid) that the direction given under  
*section 9 of the above Act of 1976 
*section 50 of the above Act of 2010  
whereby payments under a *maintenance/*variation/*interim order made at the 
sitting of the District Court at ........................... on the ….. day of …….................


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sitting of the District Court at ........................... on the ….. day of ……................. 
20....., are required to be made to the District Court Clerk at .........................., 
BE DISCHARGED. 
Dated this ….. day of ……………….. 20...... 
Signed ......................... 
Judge of the District Court/District Court Clerk assigned to the said District 
Court area 
To 
of 
the above-named maintenance creditor 
*Delete words inapplicable 
 
 
[221]  29 
Schedule C, O.54, r.14.


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*Delete words inapplicable 
 
 
[221]  29 
Schedule C, O.54, r.14. 
No. 54.22 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976 
*Family Law Act 1995, section 41 
*Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 
2010, section 52, section 175(1)(b) 
Application to secure maintenance payments 
District Court Area of 
                                          *District No. 
In the matter of 
……………………………......... Maintenance Creditor


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In the matter of 
……………………………......... Maintenance Creditor 
...................................................... Maintenance Debtor 
And in the matter of an application by ....................................... Applicant 
WHEREAS by order of the Court dated the ….. day of ……................. 20......, 
the above-named maintenance debtor, *(residing) *(carrying on profession, 
business or occupation) at ...................................... *(in the court *area and


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business or occupation) at ...................................... *(in the court *area and 
district aforesaid) was ordered to pay to the above-named maintenance creditor, 
*(residing) *(carrying on profession, business or occupation) at .......................... 
*(in the court *area and district aforesaid) the sums set out therein, 
TAKE NOTICE that application will be made by the applicant above named 
who is *the maintenance creditor *a person having an interest in the proceedings


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who is *the maintenance creditor *a person having an interest in the proceedings  
to the sitting of the District Court on the …. day of ................, 20....., for an order 
securing the payments as aforesaid to the maintenance creditor to the satisfaction 
of the Court. 
Dated this ….. day of .............................. 20....... 
Signed .......................... 
Judge of the District Court/District Court Clerk assigned to the said District 
Court area 
*Delete words inapplicable


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Court area 
*Delete words inapplicable 
 
 
 
30  [221] 
Schedule C, O.54, r.15. 
No. 54.28 
*Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996, section 25 
*Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 
2010, section 133 
Application for a stay on the operation of an order under 
*section 11(2) (b) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 
*section *5, *5a, *7 of the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and 
Children) Act 1976


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*section *5, *5a, *7 of the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and 
Children) Act 1976 
*section *45 *47 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and 
Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
............................................................. Applicant 
........................................................... Respondent 
TAKE NOTICE that the *applicant *respondent will apply at the sitting of the


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TAKE NOTICE that the *applicant *respondent will apply at the sitting of the 
District Court at ........................ on the ….. day of ………….…… 20......, for a 
stay on the operation of the order made under section ….... of the ……......... Act, 
20...... on the ….. day of ……………........ 20......, under the terms of  
*section 25 of the Family Law (Divorce) Act, 1996 
*section 133 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of 
Cohabitants Act 2010.


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*section 133 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of 
Cohabitants Act 2010. 
Dated this ….. day of ………………..………., 20...... 
Signed ................... 
*Solicitor for *Applicant *Respondent 
To ..................... 
of ....................... 
* Applicant 
* Respondent. 
*Delete words inapplicable. 
 
 
[221]  31 
No. 57.3 
Schedule C, O.57, r.6. 
 
Application to Recover Arrears of Maintenance 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, Section 9A.


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Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976, Section 9A. 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 
Section 52A. 
District Court 
Office Completion Only 
Case Number: 
District Court Area: 
District No.: 
 
Section A – Party Details 
Applicant Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………….  
 
Last name: ……………………………………………………… 
Date of birth: ………………  
 
 
 
Address: 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………


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Address: 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………….. 
Email Address (Optional): ………………………………………… 
Contact Number (Optional): ……………………………………… 
 
Applicant Solicitor Details (Leave blank if not applicable) 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………. 
Respondent Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………. 
Last name: ………………………………………………………


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Respondent Details 
First name: ……………………………………………………. 
Last name: ……………………………………………………… 
 
 
 
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Address 
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………. 
 
Section B – Details of Current Maintenance Order 
Case Number: …..……………………………………………….. 
 
Please specify which jurisdiction the order was made in 
 
District Court  
 
Circuit Court on appeal from the District Court 
 
Please specify where the order was made:


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Circuit Court on appeal from the District Court 
 
Please specify where the order was made: 
Court Venue: ……………………………………… 
Date the Court Order was made (DD/MM/YYYY): .............................................. 
 
Name of Party Ordered to Pay Maintenance 
First Name: ………………. 
Last Name: ………………. 
 
Name of Party to Receive Maintenance 
First Name: ………………… 
Last Name: ………………… 
 
Maintenance Payment Details 
Amount of Maintenance ordered € …………………………………………….


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Maintenance Payment Details 
Amount of Maintenance ordered € ……………………………………………. 
Frequency of maintenance payments: 
 
Weekly 
 
Fortnightly 
 
Monthly 
 
Yearly 
 
Other 
[221]  33 
If other please specify………………………………………………………. 
 
Date first maintenance payment was due (DD/MM/YYYY): …………………. 
 
Section C – Details of Arrears of Maintenance 
Date Due 
(DD/MM/YYYY) 
Amount Due 
Amount Paid 
Amount not paid 
(Amount due minus 
amount paid) 
 
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(Amount due minus 
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Other arrears or expenses (such as medical, educational or dental): 
Please provide details below 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
€ 
 
Total Claim (Total Maintenance Arrears plus other arrears or expenses): 
€………… 
 
 
34  [221] 
 
Signature 
 
Signed by: 
 
Applicant


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€………… 
 
 
34  [221] 
 
Signature 
 
Signed by: 
 
Applicant 
 
Applicant’s Legal Practitioner 
 
Signature 
…………………………………………………………………………………. 
 
 
Date (DD/MM/YYYY): 
 
………………………………………………… 
[221]  35 
No. 57.3A 
Schedule C, O.57, r.7. 
 
Summons to Recover Maintenance Arrears 
Family Law (Maintenance of Spouse and Children) Act 1976, as amended. 
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, 
as amended. 
District Court


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as amended. 
District Court 
 
You are hereby required to attend a sitting of the District Court in relation to the 
recovery of maintenance arrears. This application will be heard by a judge of the 
District Court at the place and time specified below. You should read all pages 
of this summons and the attached application form carefully. 
 
Case Number: ……………………………………………………. 
District Court Area: ………………………………………………. 
District No:….. 
 
Party Details 
Applicant name: …………………………………………………….


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District No:….. 
 
Party Details 
Applicant name: ……………………………………………………. 
 
Applicant address: ……………………………………………………… 
Applicant Solicitor Details……………………. 
 
Respondent Name: ……………………………………………………………… 
Respondent Address: ……………………………………………………………. 
 
Hearing Details 
This application will be heard by a judge at: …………………………………. 
on: …………………………. at: ………………………. 
Both the applicant and respondent, or their legal representative, must attend 
this court hearing at the time and date specified above.


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this court hearing at the time and date specified above. 
If you, or a legal representative on your behalf, fail to attend this hearing, an 
order may be made in your absence, or a warrant for your arrest may be issued. 
Failure to make a payment in accordance with a maintenance order is a 
contempt of court and could result in the making of an order for imprisonment. 
 
 
36  [221] 
Signature 
District Court Clerk/Judge of the District Court: ……………………………… 
Date: …………………………………………………...


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Date: …………………………………………………... 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
[221]  37 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal 
interpretation.) 
 
These rules amend the District Court Rules by substituting Orders 54 and 54A 
and by amending Order 57 in relation to maintenance arrears applications. These 
rules also prescribe new application forms and summonses for use in 
maintenance applications, applications to vary or discharge maintenance orders,


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maintenance applications, applications to vary or discharge maintenance orders, 
and maintenance arrears applications. 
 
 
38  [221] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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BAILE ÁTHA CLIATH 8, 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 39 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
 
FINANCE ACT 2024 (SECTION 69(1)) (COMMENCEMENT) ORDER 2025 
 
 
 
2  [39] 
 
S.I. No. 39 of 2025 
 
FINANCE ACT 2024 (SECTION 69(1)) (COMMENCEMENT) ORDER 2025 
 
I, PASCHAL DONOHOE, Minister for Finance, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on me by section 69(2) of the Finance Act 2024 (No. 43 of 2024), 
hereby order as follows: 
 
1. 
This Order may be cited as the Finance Act 2024 (Section 69(1))


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hereby order as follows: 
 
1. 
This Order may be cited as the Finance Act 2024 (Section 69(1)) 
(Commencement) Order 2025. 
 
2. 
The 1st day of March 2025 is appointed as the day on which section 69(1) 
of the Finance Act 2024 (No. 43 of 2024) shall come into operation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal, 
20 February, 2025. 
 
PASCHAL DONOHOE, 
Minister for Finance. 
 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in


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Minister for Finance. 
 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 25th February, 2025. 
[39]  3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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BAILE ÁTHA CLIATH 8, 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 122 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
 
IRISH NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP ACT 1956 (REVOCATION OF 
CERTIFICATE OF NATURALISATION) (PRESCRIBED FORMS) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
 
 
2  [122] 
S.I. No. 122 of 2025 
 
IRISH NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP ACT 1956 (REVOCATION OF 
CERTIFICATE OF NATURALISATION) (PRESCRIBED FORMS) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
I, JIM O'CALLAGHAN, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers


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REGULATIONS 2025 
 
I, JIM O'CALLAGHAN, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on me by section 3 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 
(No. 26 of 1956) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of 
Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 452 of 2020)), hereby 
make the following regulations: 
 
1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Irish Nationality and


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1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Irish Nationality and 
Citizenship Act 1956 (Revocation of Certificate of Naturalisation) (Prescribed 
Forms) Regulations 2025. 
(2) These Regulations shall come into operation on 7 April 2025. 
 
2. 
In these Regulations, “Act of 1956” means the Irish Nationality and 
Citizenship Act 1956 (No. 26 of 1956). 
 
3. 
A notice of intention to revoke referred to in section 19(1A) of the Act 
of 1956 shall be in the form specified in Schedule 1. 
 
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of 1956 shall be in the form specified in Schedule 1. 
 
4. 
A request under section 19(1F) of the Act of 1956 that an inquiry be held 
into the Minister’s decision to revoke a certificate of naturalisation shall be made 
in the form specified in Schedule 2. 
 
5. 
Regulation 11 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations (S.I. 
No. 569 of 2011) is revoked. 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 11th April, 2025. 
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"Iris Oifigiúil" of 11th April, 2025. 
[122]  3 
SCHEDULE 1 
Regulation 3 
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE 
IRISH NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP ACT 1956 
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF 
NATURALISATION 
To:........................................................... [name of person to whom the notice is 
addressed and in whose name the certificate of naturalisation was issued] 
.............. [address] 
The Minister for Justice granted to you a Certificate of Naturalisation


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.............. [address] 
The Minister for Justice granted to you a Certificate of Naturalisation 
Number........., dated.................., on foot of your application for naturalisation as 
an Irish citizen dated... 
Under section 19 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 the Minister 
may revoke a certificate of naturalisation if satisfied that any of the conditions 
prescribed in section 19 (1) apply.


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prescribed in section 19 (1) apply. 
The Minister for Justice intends to revoke your certificate of naturalisation, being 
satisfied that the following statutory condition(s) applies: 
[Section 19(1)(a) the issue of the certificate was procured by fraud, 
misrepresentation whether innocent or fraudulent, or concealment of material 
facts or circumstances,]* 
AND/OR 
[Section 19(1)(b) you have, by overt act, shown yourself to have failed in your


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AND/OR 
[Section 19(1)(b) you have, by overt act, shown yourself to have failed in your 
duty of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State,]* 
AND/OR 
[Section 19(1)(c) not being of Irish descent or associations, you have been 
ordinarily resident outside the State or, in the case of an application for a 
certificate of naturalisation granted under section 15A, resident outside the State, 
or in the case of an application for a certificate of naturalisation granted under


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or in the case of an application for a certificate of naturalisation granted under 
section 15A, resident outside the island of Ireland (otherwise than in the public 
service) for a continuous period of seven years and without reasonable excuse 
have not during that period registered annually in the prescribed manner your 
name and a declaration of your intention to retain Irish citizenship with an Irish 
diplomatic mission or consular office or with the Minister,]* 
AND/OR


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diplomatic mission or consular office or with the Minister,]* 
AND/OR 
[Section 19(1)(d) you are also, under the law of a country at war with the State, 
a citizen of that country,]* 
4  [122] 
AND/OR 
[Section 19(1)(e) you have by any voluntary act, other than marriage or entry 
into a civil partnership acquired another citizenship.]* 
*Delete as appropriate. 
Reasons for the Minister’s intention to revoke: ……  
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Reasons for the Minister’s intention to revoke: ……  
Submissions in reply to this notice:  
You have 28 days from the date this notice is given to you   to reply in writing. 
You or your legal representative may make submissions addressing the 
Minister’s grounds for the intended revocation.   
Submissions may be sent: 
(i) 
by registered post to: Revocations, Citizenship Division, Immigration 
Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town E34 
N566, Ireland; or 
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Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town E34 
N566, Ireland; or 
(ii) 
by email, together with written confirmation of your consent to this 
notice being served on or given to you in this manner. 
Decision  
On the expiry of the 28 day period from the date this notice is given to you, the 
Minister shall decide whether to revoke the certificate and in making that 
decision, shall have regard to the representations, if any, made by you or on your


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decision, shall have regard to the representations, if any, made by you or on your 
behalf and the Minister shall give you a notification in writing of his decision. 
Yours sincerely, 
............... [Name of Official] 
.............. [Date] 
 
 
[122]  5 
SCHEDULE 2 
Regulation 4 
REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY TO CONSIDER A DECISION 
OF THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE TO REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF 
NATURALISATION 
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NATURALISATION 
Note: Please type or word process this form or complete it legibly using black 
ink and CAPITAL LETTERS. If necessary, you may attach additional pages to 
this form. Each additional page should be signed by you at the bottom. 
Part 1: Confirm Request for Committee of Inquiry 
I wish to request that an inquiry be held into the Minister’s decision to revoke 
my certificate of naturalisation, in accordance with section 19(1D) of the Irish


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my certificate of naturalisation, in accordance with section 19(1D) of the Irish 
Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended). 
 
Part 2: Personal Details 
[2.1] Personal Reference Number (e.g. 123456-16): ______________ 
[2.2] Full Name: ______________ 
[2.3] Any other Names used: ______________ 
[2.4] Date of Birth: ______________ 
[2.5] Address: ______________ 
 
Part 3: Legal Representation (if applicable) 
[3.1] Do you have legal representation? Yes: No: (tick as appropriate).


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[3.1] Do you have legal representation? Yes: No: (tick as appropriate). 
[3.2] Name and Address of your legal representative: ______________ 
[3.3] Telephone number: ______________ 
[3.4] Email address: ______________ 
 
If you have a legal representative all correspondence in relation to your inquiry 
will also be sent to them unless otherwise instructed. If your representative 
stops acting for you, please notify the Minister immediately. 
 
Part 4: Grounds for seeking an inquiry


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Part 4: Grounds for seeking an inquiry 
Please give the grounds of your request for an inquiry. 
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You should identify the specific grounds of the Minister’s decision to revoke 
your certificate of naturalisation with which you disagree and explain why. If 
required, please use extra sheets of paper. 
[4.1] Ground 1: ______________ 
[4.2] Ground 2: ______________ 
[4.3] Ground 3: ______________ 
 
Part 5: Documentation to be considered by the Committee of Inquiry


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Part 5: Documentation to be considered by the Committee of Inquiry 
[5.1] Document 1: ______________ 
[5.2] Document 2: ______________ 
[5.3] Document 3: ______________ 
 
Note: 
 
Please list here all documents and/or records other than the Notice of 
Intention to Revoke and the Decision to Revoke a Certificate of Naturalisation 
on which you propose to rely for the purposes of your inquiry. 
 
If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a 
separate Sheet(s).


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If you require more space, documentation should be listed on a 
separate Sheet(s). 
 
NB: The Documents listed above at 5 must accompany this form. 
 
Part 6: Authorisation and Confirmation of Individual 
[6.1] I confirm that the answers set out in this form are true and correct. 
[6.2] I authorise my legal representative (where relevant) to act on my behalf 
in respect of all matters with the Committee of Inquiry and to receive all 
correspondence and documents relating to the Committee.


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correspondence and documents relating to the Committee. 
 
Signed: ______________ Individual 
 
Date: ______________ / ______________ / ______________ 
 
Note: This part must be signed in writing by the Individual. 
Where the Individual is a minor it should be signed on their behalf by a 
parent/guardian. 
 
Information note 
 
Please complete all sections of the attached form. 
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Correspondence relating to your inquiry will be sent to the address


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[122]  7 
 
Correspondence relating to your inquiry will be sent to the address 
previously provided by you to the Minister for Justice unless an alternative 
address is provided in the attached form.  
 
You may withdraw this request at any time before the formal 
appointment by the Minister of a Committee of Inquiry by sending a notice of 
withdrawal to the Minister. 
 
This form must be signed by you. It cannot be signed by a legal 
representative on your behalf.


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representative on your behalf. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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7 April, 2025. 
 
JIM O’CALLAGHAN, 
Minister for Justice. 
 
 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 99 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
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WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (TRANSFER AND LEASE OF INDIVIDUAL 
RIGHTS OF USE FOR RADIO SPECTRUM FOR THE PROVISION OF 
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND SERVICES) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
 
 
 
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S.I. No. 99 of 2025 
 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (TRANSFER AND LEASE OF INDIVIDUAL 
RIGHTS OF USE FOR RADIO SPECTRUM FOR THE PROVISION OF 
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND SERVICES) 
REGULATIONS 2025


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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND SERVICES) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 6(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926) (as substituted by section 182 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18 of 
2009) and for the purposes of giving effect to Regulation 33 of the European 
Union (Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 444 of


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Union (Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 444 of 
2022) and with the consent of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and 
Communications pursuant to section 37 of the Communications Regulation Act 
2002 (No. 20 of 2002), hereby makes the following Regulations: 
 
Citation 
1. 
These Regulations may be cited as the Wireless Telegraphy (Transfer 
and Lease of Individual Rights of Use for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of


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and Lease of Individual Rights of Use for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of 
Electronic Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 2025. 
 
Interpretation 
2. (1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: 
“Act of 1926” means Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926 (No. 45 of 1926); 
“Act of 2002” means Communications Regulation Act 2002 (No. 20 of 2002); 
“Broadcasting Service” means a service which comprises a compilation of


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“Broadcasting Service” means a service which comprises a compilation of 
programme material of any description and which is transmitted, relayed or 
distributed by means of an electronic communications network, directly or 
indirectly for simultaneous or near-simultaneous reception by the general public, 
whether that material is actually received or not, and where the programmes are 
provided in a pre-scheduled and linear order, but does not include: 
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provided in a pre-scheduled and linear order, but does not include: 
(a) 
a service provided in a non-linear manner where each user of the 
service chooses a programme from a catalogue of programmes, 
or 
(b) 
other audio and audiovisual services provided by way of the 
Internet; 
“Commission” means Commission for Communications Regulation established 
under the Act of 2002; 
“Condition” means an obligation on the part of an Undertaking arising by virtue


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“Condition” means an obligation on the part of an Undertaking arising by virtue 
of a proposal put forward by it being subject to a statement in writing by the 
Commission such as is referred to in Regulation 5(5); 
“EECC Regulations” means European Union (Electronic Communications 
Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 444 of 2022); 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 1st April, 2025. 
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"Iris Oifigiúil" of 1st April, 2025. 
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“Electronic Communications Network” and “Electronic Communications 
Service” have the meanings ascribed in the EECC Regulations to “electronic 
communications 
network” 
and 
“electronic 
communications 
service” 
respectively; 
“Individual Rights of Use” means the individual rights of use for radio spectrum 
to use certain radio frequencies for Electronic Communications Networks or


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to use certain radio frequencies for Electronic Communications Networks or 
services as specified in a Licence and subject to Licence Conditions; 
“Lease” means the assignment by a Licensee (the “Lessor”) of some or all of the 
Individual Rights of Use for radio frequencies granted under a Licence to another 
party (the “Lessee”), where the Lessor remains responsible for all the Licence 
Conditions including the payment of fees and the Lessee is responsible for the 
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Technical Conditions; 
“Licence” means a licence granted in accordance with section 5 of the Act of 
1926 to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, work and use apparatus for 
wireless telegraphy in any specified place in the State or in any specified ship or 
other vessel or aircraft;  
“Licence Conditions” means all conditions and restrictions as prescribed by the 
Licence itself or by any regulations governing the Licence made by the 
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Commission under section 6 of the Act of 1926; 
“Licensee” means the holder of a Licence for the time being in force; 
“Notification” means a notification of a proposed Transfer or Lease made to the 
Commission under Regulation 4(1); 
“Notifying Party” means the Transferor, Transferee, Lessor, and/or Lessee as the 
context so requires; 
“Radio Spectrum Decision” means Decision No. 676/2002/EC of the European 
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Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 20021; 
“Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures” means the document published by 
the Commission on 22/10/2024 and bearing the Commission Document number 
24/86 and which outlines in detail how Undertakings must notify the 
Commission of their intention to Transfer or Lease, or both, Individual Rights 
of Use for radio frequencies, and the processes, procedures and guidelines the


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of Use for radio frequencies, and the processes, procedures and guidelines the 
Commission will follow in facilitating and considering a proposed Transfer or 
Lease, or both, of Individual Rights of Use, as may be updated by the 
Commission from time to time;  
“Technical Conditions” means those Licence Conditions that are of a technical 
nature which relate to how a Licensee must keep, have possession of, install, 
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maintain, work and use apparatus for wireless telegraphy; 
“Transfer” means the assignment by a Licensee (“the Transferor”) of some or all 
of the Individual Rights of Use for radio frequencies granted under a Licence to 
another party (“the Transferee”) where the Transferor must divest itself of all 
rights of use transferred; and 
“Undertaking” has the meaning ascribed to it in the EECC Regulations; 
 
1 OJ L 108, 24.04.2002, p.1. 
 
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1 OJ L 108, 24.04.2002, p.1. 
 
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(2) In these Regulations –  
(a) 
a reference to a Regulation or a Schedule is to a Regulation of or 
Schedule to these Regulations, unless it is indicated that a 
reference to some other enactment is intended; 
(b) 
a word or expression that is used in these Regulations and that is 
also used in the Act of 1926 has, unless the context otherwise 
requires, the same meaning in these Regulations as it has in that 
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requires, the same meaning in these Regulations as it has in that 
Act; 
(c) 
A word or expression that is used in these Regulations and that is 
also used in the Act of 2002 has, unless the context otherwise 
requires, the same meaning in these Regulations as it has in that 
Act; and 
(d) 
A word or expression that is used in these Regulations and that is 
also used in the EECC Regulations has, unless the context 
otherwise requires, the same meaning in these Regulations as it


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otherwise requires, the same meaning in these Regulations as it 
has in those Regulations. 
 
Transfer or Lease, or both, of individual rights of use 
3. (1) These Regulations apply to any proposed Transfer or Lease, or both, 
of Individual Rights of Use, with the exception of those granted for a 
Broadcasting Service, as provided for in the Spectrum Transfer and Lease 
Procedures. 
(2) The Regulations listed in Regulations 9 to 29 are hereby amended solely 
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for the purposes of: 
(a) 
in the case of such regulations under which Licences are granted 
in respect of Individual Rights of Use, permitting the Transfer or 
Lease of rights of use in accordance with these Regulations; and 
(b) 
in the case of such regulations under which no Licences are 
granted in respect of Individual Rights of Use, clarifying that 
these Regulations do not apply. 
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(3) For the purposes of these Regulations, a Transfer occurs when a 
Transferee lawfully acquires one or more Individual Rights of Use from a 
Transferor. The Transferor and the Transferee must be Undertakings.  
(4) For the purposes of these Regulations, a Lease occurs when a Lessee 
lawfully acquires one or more Individual Rights of Use from a Lessor. The 
Lessor and Lessee must both be Undertakings.  
(5) A Transfer or Lease, or both, notified under Regulation 4(1) must be


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(5) A Transfer or Lease, or both, notified under Regulation 4(1) must be 
submitted by the Notifying Parties in accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and 
Lease Procedures and shall be assessed by the Commission in accordance with 
the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures, which may be varied by the 
Commission from time to time. 
(6) Transferred Individual Rights of Use shall remain in effect until the date 
specified by the Commission in the Transferee’s Licence unless amended or


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specified by the Commission in the Transferee’s Licence unless amended or 
withdrawn by the Commission.  
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(7) Leased Individual Rights of Use shall remain in effect until the date 
specified by the Commission in the Lessee’s Licence unless amended or 
withdrawn by the Commission. 
(8) Save as otherwise provided in these Regulations, no part of these 
Regulations shall operate so as to amend an existing Licence Condition, or in


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Regulations shall operate so as to amend an existing Licence Condition, or in 
any way enable a Licensee to avoid compliance with any Licence Condition, 
save where the Commission gives its prior consent in writing to any such 
amendment or Licence Condition not being complied with. 
(9) These Regulations shall not apply to any Transfer that forms part of a 
merger or acquisition which is notified or required to be notified to the


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merger or acquisition which is notified or required to be notified to the 
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission or to the European 
Commission. The Commission must be informed of any such merger or 
acquisition at the same time it is notified to the Competition and Consumer 
Protection Commission or the European Commission, as appropriate. 
 
Notification of Proposed Transfer or Lease, or both 
4. (1) Where a proposed Transfer or Lease, or both, to which these


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4. (1) Where a proposed Transfer or Lease, or both, to which these 
Regulations apply is intended to occur, the Transferor and the Transferee or the 
Lessor and Lessee, as the case may be, shall notify the Commission of the 
proposed Transfer or Lease in accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease 
Procedures. 
(2) A Notification under paragraph (1) shall be invalid if any of the 
information or documentation required by the Commission is not provided to the


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information or documentation required by the Commission is not provided to the 
Commission in full or if any statement made is found to be false or misleading 
in a material respect. Any determination made by the Commission on foot of an 
invalid Notification is void. 
 
Examination by the Commission of a Notification 
5. (1) Following receipt of a valid Notification, the Commission shall, in 
accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures: 
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accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures: 
(a) 
publish relevant details of the Notification and invite interested 
parties to make written submissions within a specified timeframe; 
and 
(b) 
consider all submissions that were received in writing within the 
specified timeframe of paragraph 5(1)(a). 
 
(2) The Notifying Parties shall, if so requested by the Commission by notice 
in writing, furnish within a time period specified by the Commission, such


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in writing, furnish within a time period specified by the Commission, such 
additional information or documentation as the Commission may reasonably 
require at any stage of an assessment of a Notification. The Commission may, at 
its discretion, extend the time period specified pursuant to this paragraph at the 
request of the Notifying Parties. 
(3) Save where the Commission states otherwise in writing, where the 
Commission requires further information or documentation to be furnished to it


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Commission requires further information or documentation to be furnished to it 
pursuant to paragraph (2) the indicative time periods identified in the Spectrum 
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Transfer and Lease Procedures will be suspended until such information has 
been provided to the satisfaction of the Commission. 
(4) In the course of its assessment of a Notification, the Commission may 
enter into discussions with the Notifying Parties with a view to identifying


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enter into discussions with the Notifying Parties with a view to identifying 
measures which would ameliorate any effects of the notified Transfer or Lease, 
or both, on competition or ability to meet Licence Conditions.  
(5) In the course of any discussions entered into pursuant to paragraph (4), 
any of the Notifying Parties may submit proposals to the Commission of the kind 
mentioned in paragraph (6) with a view to the proposals becoming binding on it


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mentioned in paragraph (6) with a view to the proposals becoming binding on it 
or them as the case may be if the Commission takes the proposals into account 
and states in writing that the proposals form the basis or part of the basis of its 
determination in accordance with Regulation 6. 
(6) The proposals referred to in paragraph (5) are proposals with regard to 
the manner in which the Transfer or Lease, or both, may be put into effect or to


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the manner in which the Transfer or Lease, or both, may be put into effect or to 
the adoption of any other measure referred to in paragraph (4). 
(7) Where a Transfer or Lease, or both, notified in accordance with 
Regulation 4, a measure identified under paragraph (4), or a proposal made under 
paragraph (5) would involve amending a Licence Condition of an existing 
Licence, the Commission shall review any such proposed amendment of a


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Licence, the Commission shall review any such proposed amendment of a 
Licence Condition having regard to its statutory functions, objectives and duties, 
the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures and relevant facts including the 
circumstances under which the Licence was first granted and is held at that time.  
 
Determination of issues concerned without full investigation 
6. 
(1) 
On completion of its examination under Regulation 5, the


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6. 
(1) 
On completion of its examination under Regulation 5, the 
Commission shall, in accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease 
Procedures, make whichever of the following relevant determinations it 
considers appropriate: 
(a) 
in the case of a Transfer or Lease, that: 
(i) 
subject to sub-paragraph (b), it may be put into effect on the 
grounds that, in the opinion of the Commission, the result 
of the Transfer or Lease, or both, would not be likely to 
distort competition; 
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of the Transfer or Lease, or both, would not be likely to 
distort competition; 
(ii) 
subject to sub-paragraph (b), it may be put into effect 
subject to Conditions specified by the Commission being 
complied with on the grounds that, in the opinion of the 
Commission, the result of the Transfer or Lease, or both, 
would not be likely to distort competition if the Conditions 
so specified are complied with; or 
(iii) it intends to carry out a full investigation under Regulation


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(iii) it intends to carry out a full investigation under Regulation 
7 in relation to the proposed Transfer, or Lease, or both 
(referred to as a “full investigation”); or 
(b) 
in the case of a Transfer, that it may not be put into effect on the 
grounds that, in the opinion of the Commission, there is a clear 
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risk that the Transferee is unable to meet the original Licence 
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Conditions for the Individual Rights of Use.  
(2) Where the Commission makes a determination under paragraph (1), it 
shall publish relevant information relating to its determination in accordance 
with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures. 
 
Determination of issues following a full investigation 
7. (1) As soon as practicable after informing the parties of its determination 
to carry out a full investigation pursuant to sub-paragraph (1)(a)(iii) of


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to carry out a full investigation pursuant to sub-paragraph (1)(a)(iii) of 
Regulation 6, the Commission shall form an opinion of the time period necessary 
to carry out a full investigation (referred to as a “provisional time period”), which 
shall not, in so far as practicable, and subject to Regulation 5, exceed 113 
working days from the forming of that opinion. The Commission shall inform 
the Notifying Parties of the provisional time period in writing. Where the


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the Notifying Parties of the provisional time period in writing. Where the 
Commission does not make a determination under paragraph (2) within the 
provisional time period, the full investigation may continue according to revised 
timelines and the Commission may determine further provisional time period(s) 
and will inform the Notifying Parties accordingly.  
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(2) On completion of a full investigation, the Commission shall, in 
accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures, make whichever 
of the following relevant determinations it considers appropriate: 
(a) 
in the case of a Transfer or Lease, that: 
(i) 
subject to sub-paragraph (b), it may be put into effect on the 
grounds that, in the opinion of the Commission, the result 
of the Transfer or Lease, or both would not be likely to 
distort competition; 
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of the Transfer or Lease, or both would not be likely to 
distort competition; 
(ii) 
subject to sub-paragraph (b), it may be put into effect 
subject to Conditions specified by the Commission being 
complied with on the grounds that, in the opinion of the 
Commission, the result of the Transfer or Lease, or both 
would not be likely to distort competition if the Conditions 
so specified are complied with; or  
(iii) may not be put into effect on the grounds that, in the opinion


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(iii) may not be put into effect on the grounds that, in the opinion 
of the Commission, the result of the Transfer or Lease, or 
both, would be likely to distort competition; or 
(b) 
in the case of a Transfer, that it may not be put into effect on the 
grounds that, in the opinion of the Commission, there is a clear 
risk that the Transferee is unable to meet the original Licence 
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Conditions for the Individual Rights of Use.  
(3) Before making a determination under paragraph (2), the Commission 
shall have regard to any relevant international obligations of the State. 
(4) Where the Commission makes a determination under paragraph (2) it 
shall furnish the Notifying Parties a copy of the written determination within the 
time period specified by the Commission under paragraph (1) and will publish 
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time period specified by the Commission under paragraph (1) and will publish 
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on its website the determination with due regard for commercial confidentiality, 
within 2 months after the making of the determination.  
 
Limitation on Transfer or Lease, or both, being put into effect 
8. (1) A Transfer or Lease, or both, that has been notified to the Commission 
in accordance with Regulation 4 shall, subject to paragraphs (3) and (7), not be


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in accordance with Regulation 4 shall, subject to paragraphs (3) and (7), not be 
put into effect until the Commission, in pursuance of Regulation 5, has 
determined under Regulation 6(1)(a)(i) or (ii) or Regulation 7(2)(a)(i) or (ii) and 
in accordance with the Spectrum Transfer and Lease Procedures that the 
Transfer, or Lease, or both may be put into effect. 
(2) Any Transfer or Lease, or both, which purports to be put into effect where


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(2) Any Transfer or Lease, or both, which purports to be put into effect where 
the putting into effect contravenes paragraph (1), is void. 
(3) Any Transfer or Lease, or both, which purports to be put into effect 
following the occurrence of the event described in paragraph (1) must be put into 
effect within 12 months of the day immediately following the date on which that 
event occurs, or it shall be void. 
(4) A Transfer or Lease, or both, which purports to be put into effect, where


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(4) A Transfer or Lease, or both, which purports to be put into effect, where 
that putting into effect would contravene the requirements of Regulation 4 shall 
be void. 
(5) The Commission will not consider a Notification unless the proposed 
Transfer or Lease, or both, is between Undertakings. 
(6) The Commission will not consider a Notification where the intended use 
of the radio spectrum following the proposed Transfer or Lease, or both, would


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of the radio spectrum following the proposed Transfer or Lease, or both, would 
not comply with harmonised use of radio spectrum through the application of 
the Radio Spectrum Decision or other European Union measures. 
(7) In the event that the Commission makes a determination that a proposed 
Transfer or Lease notified to it pursuant to Regulation 4(1) may be put into 
effect, the Commission shall grant and/or amend all relevant Licences.


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effect, the Commission shall grant and/or amend all relevant Licences. 
(8) Compliance by the Notifying Parties with a determination made by the 
Commission under Regulation 6(1)(a)(i) or (ii) or Regulation 7(2) (a)(i) or (ii), 
including any Conditions forming the basis or part of the basis of such 
determination in accordance with Regulation 5(5), shall be made a Licence 
Condition of any Licence under which the Individual Rights of Use being


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Condition of any Licence under which the Individual Rights of Use being 
transferred or leased, as the case may be, are licensed by the Commission. 
 
Amendments to existing licensing regulations made by the Commission under 
section 6(1) of the 1926 Act to allow for transfers and leases in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations 
9. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (3.6 GHz Band Licences) Regulations 2016 
(S.I. No. 532 of 2016) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
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(S.I. No. 532 of 2016) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Decision of 2014” the 
following definition: 
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“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for the definition of “Lease” the following 
definition:  
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
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definition:  
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “Lease” the following 
definitions: 
“ ‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv) in the definition of “Transfer” by substituting for “Transfer 
Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
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Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(v) 
in the definition “Transferee” by substituting for “Transfer 
Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(vi)  by deleting the definition of “Transfer Regulations”; 
(vii) by inserting after the definition of “Transferee” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use


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Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);”; 
(b) 
in Regulation 4 -  
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph (4) the following paragraph: 
“(4) The Commission may grant a 3.6 GHz Band 
Liberalised Use Licence, a 3.6 GHz Band Spectrum Lease 
Licence or a 3.6 GHz Band Transition Protected Licence,


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Licence or a 3.6 GHz Band Transition Protected Licence, 
as the case may be, to a transferee in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations.”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (5) the following paragraph: 
“(5) Application for the grant of a 3.6 GHz Band Spectrum 
Lease Licence shall be made by a Lessee to the Commission 
in writing and in such form as may be determined by the 
Commission from time to time. The Commission may grant 
a 3.6 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee


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a 3.6 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee 
following the approval of the relevant spectrum Lease by 
the Commission in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations.”; 
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(c) 
In Regulation 6 – 
(i) 
in paragraph (15) by substituting for “Licence;” the 
following “Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
in 
paragraph 
(16) 
by 
substituting 
for 
“Transfer 
Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
Regulations;”;


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substituting 
for 
“Transfer 
Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii)  in paragraph (17) by substituting for “Licence;” the 
following “Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(iv)  by substituting for paragraph (18) the following: 
“(18) only Lease the rights of use for radio frequencies 
attaching to a Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; and”; 
(v) 
by deleting paragraph (19); 
(d)


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Lease Regulations; and”; 
(v) 
by deleting paragraph (19); 
(d) 
in Regulation 7 by inserting after paragraph (4) the following 
paragraph: 
“(5) A 3.6 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence may be  suspended 
or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under this Regulation.”; 
(e) 
by inserting the following sentence at the end of Regulation 
8(16):


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(e) 
by inserting the following sentence at the end of Regulation 
8(16): 
“The fees for a 3.6 GHz Band Transition Protected Licence 
granted on foot of a Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and 
the fees per FWALA Service Area specified in this paragraph 
with respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(f) 
in Schedule 2 by substituting for the sentence in Part 4 under 
“Licence Conditions” the following sentence: 
“The Licence conditions will be specified by the Commission in


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“The Licence conditions will be specified by the Commission in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations.”; 
 
10. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (400 MHz Band Licences) Regulations 
2019 (S.I. No. 489 of 2019) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “400 MHz Band 
Licence” the following definition: 
“ ‘400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 granted


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exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
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out therein and the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “CSO” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I.


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(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(iii) by inserting after the definition of “Information 
Memorandum” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv) by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition:


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Regulations;”; 
(iv) by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in  the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a 400 MHz Band Licence; or 
(b) 
a 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(v)


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(a) 
a 400 MHz Band Licence; or 
(b) 
a 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Third Party Radio” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);


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Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
in Regulation 3 by substituting for “Licences.” the following 
“Licences and 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
by substituting for Regulation 4 the following Regulation: 
“4. (1) A Winning Bidder or a Transferee may submit an


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“4. (1) A Winning Bidder or a Transferee may submit an 
application to the Commission to be granted a 400 MHz Band 
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Licence, to include the assignment of such rights of use for radio 
frequencies in the 400 MHz Band as have been determined in 
accordance with the Information Memorandum and the outcome 
of the Award or in accordance with the relevant Transfer, as the 
case may be, and subject to payment by the Winning Bidder or


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case may be, and subject to payment by the Winning Bidder or 
Transferee of all applicable fees in respect of the relevant 400 
MHz Band Licence. 
(2) An application for a 400 MHz Band Licence under paragraph 
(1) shall be in writing and shall be in such form as may be 
determined by the Commission from time to time and the 
Commission may grant a 400 MHz Band Licence in accordance 
with the relevant provisions of the EECC Regulations.


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with the relevant provisions of the EECC Regulations. 
(3) A Winning Bidder or Transferee who applies to be granted a 
400 MHz Band Licence shall furnish to the Commission such 
information as the Commission may reasonably require for the 
purposes of its functions under these Regulations and the EECC 
Regulations and the Commission may refuse to grant a 400 MHz 
Band Licence to any Winning Bidder or Transferee who, without 
reasonable cause, fails to comply with a requirement to furnish


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reasonable cause, fails to comply with a requirement to furnish 
any such information. 
(4) A 400 MHz Band Licence to which these Regulations apply 
shall be in the form specified in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case.”; 
(d) 
by inserting the following sentence at the end of Regulation 5:


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in any particular case.”; 
(d) 
by inserting the following sentence at the end of Regulation 5: 
“A 400 MHz Band Licence granted on foot of a Transfer shall 
expire no later than the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant 
Transferor.”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 6(1) – 
(i) 
 by substituting for subparagraph (l) the following 
subparagraph: 
“(l) ensure that all Apparatus installed, maintained, 
possessed or kept under the Licence will only use 
Frequency Division Duplex technology;”; 
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possessed or kept under the Licence will only use 
Frequency Division Duplex technology;”; 
(ii) 
in subparagraph (m) by deleting “400 MHz Band”; 
(f) 
in Regulation 8 by inserting after paragraph (11) the following 
paragraph: 
“(12) The Spectrum Usage Fees for any 400 MHz Band Licence 
granted on foot of a Transfer are the outstanding Spectrum Usage 
Fees, if any, and the annually payable Spectrum Usage Fees 
specified in paragraphs 1 and 2  of this Regulation, with respect


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specified in paragraphs 1 and 2  of this Regulation, with respect 
to the rights being transferred, except that: 
(a) 
the CPI Adjustment to be used in determining the annual 
Spectrum Usage Fees in accordance with the Information 
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Memorandum shall be calculated using the month of 
November 2019 as the common base date for the CPI; and 
(b) 
the annual Spectrum Usage Fees shall be payable prior to 
each anniversary of 18 November 2019 following grant of 
the Licence.”; 
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each anniversary of 18 November 2019 following grant of 
the Licence.”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 9 the following new Regulation 10: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases  
10. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use


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Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) Application for the grant of a 400 MHz Band Spectrum 
Lease Licence shall be made by a Lessee to the Commission in 
writing and in such form as may be determined by the


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writing and in such form as may be determined by the 
Commission from time to time. The Commission may grant a 400 
MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee in accordance 
with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(5) A 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or


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alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a 400 MHz 
Band Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission 
with reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the 400 MHz Band 
Spectrum Lease Licence. A 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease 
Licence to which these Regulations apply shall in any event


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Licence to which these Regulations apply shall in any event 
expire on or before the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant 
Lessor. 
(7) A 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence may be 
suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the 
relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 1 of these Regulations.


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by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 1 of these Regulations.  
 
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11. The Wireless Telegraphy (Community Repeater Licence) Regulations, 
1988 (S.I. No. 83 of 1988) as amended by the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile 
Radio Systems) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 435 of 2002) are further amended 
by deleting Regulation 11(a). 
 
12. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Radio Link Licence) Regulations 
2023 (S.I. No. 593 of 2023) are amended: 
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2023 (S.I. No. 593 of 2023) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Fixed Radio Link Path” 
the following definition:  
“ ‘Fixed Radio Link Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Initial Fee” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease


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Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii) in the definition of “Licence” by substituting for “licensee;” 
the following: 
“licensee, being one of: 
(a) 
a Fixed Radio Link Licence; or 
(b) 
a Fixed Radio Link Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(iv)  in the definition of “Temporary Licence” by inserting 
“Fixed Radio Link” after “means a”; 
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“Fixed Radio Link” after “means a”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Temporary Licence” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);


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Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
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(b) 
in Regulation 3 by substituting for “Fixed Radio Link Licences.” 
the following “Fixed Radio Link Licences and Fixed Radio Link 
Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 5 in paragraphs (4) and (5) by inserting “Fixed


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Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 5 in paragraphs (4) and (5) by inserting “Fixed 
Radio Link” before “Licence”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6 -  
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph (1) the following paragraph: 
“(1) 
A Fixed Radio Link Licence shall, unless it has 
been withdrawn or had its duration reduced under 
Regulation 8, remain in force from the date of grant for a 
period of not greater than one year unless renewed under 
these Regulations, subject to paragraph (3).”; 
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these Regulations, subject to paragraph (3).”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (2) the following paragraph: 
“(2) 
A Fixed Radio Link Licence may be renewed 
from time to time by the Commission under this Regulation, 
subject to paragraph (3).”; 
(iii) in paragraphs (4) and (5) by inserting “Fixed Radio Link” 
before “Licence” in each place where it occurs;  
(e) 
in Regulation 7 -  
(i) 
in paragraph (c) by substituting for “these Regulations;” the


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(e) 
in Regulation 7 -  
(i) 
in paragraph (c) by substituting for “these Regulations;” the 
following “these Regulations, where applicable;”; 
(ii) 
by deleting paragraph (l); 
(f) 
in Regulation 9 – 
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting “Fixed Radio Link” before 
“Licences”;  
(ii) 
in paragraph (2), by inserting “Fixed Radio Link” before 
“Licence”; 
(iii)  in paragraphs (5) and (6) by inserting “Fixed Radio Link” 
before “Licence” where it first occurs in each;


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before “Licence” where it first occurs in each; 
(iv)  by inserting after paragraph (8) the following paragraph: 
“(9) The fees for a Fixed Radio Link Licence granted on 
foot of a Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and 
renewal fees specified in paragraph 1 of this Regulation 
with respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 11 the following new Regulation 12: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
12. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its


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“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
12. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
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(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in


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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a Fixed Radio Link Spectrum 
Lease Licence to a Lessee following the approval of the relevant 
Lease by the Commission in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations. 
(5) A Fixed Radio Link Spectrum Lease Licence to which 
these Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule


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these Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 
3, with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a Fixed Radio 
Link Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission 
with reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the


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with reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the Fixed Radio Link 
Spectrum Lease Licence. A Fixed Radio Link Spectrum Lease 
Licence to which these Regulations apply shall in any event 
expire on or before the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant 
Lessor. 
(7) A Fixed Radio Link Spectrum Lease Licence may be 
suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with


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suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the 
relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
In Schedule 1 in the title by inserting under “WIRELESS 
TELEGRAPHY 
(FIXED 
RADIO 
LINK 
LICENCE) 
REGULATIONS, 2023” the following “Fixed Radio Link 
Licence”; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
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by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 2 of these Regulations. 
 
13. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Wireless Access Local Area 
Licence) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 79 of 2003) as amended by the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations, 2003 (SI 530 of 2003) are further amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “the Commission” the 
following definitions:


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(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “the Commission” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022); 
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‘Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Licence’ or ‘FWALA 
Licence’ means a non-exclusive Licence in the form set out 
in the First Schedule granted under section 5 of the Act of 
1926 to keep and have possession of FWA apparatus in a


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1926 to keep and have possession of FWA apparatus in a 
specified place in the State in accordance with and subject 
to the terms and conditions set out therein and the matters 
prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Spectrum Lease 
Licence’ or ‘FWALA Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a 
non-exclusive Licence in the form set out in the Third 
Schedule granted under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep 
and have possession of FWA apparatus in a specified place


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and have possession of FWA apparatus in a specified place 
in the State in accordance with and subject to the terms and 
conditions set out therein and the matters prescribed in 
these Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “insolvency related 
event” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;


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Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii)  by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the 
following definition:  
“ ‘licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of FWA apparatus in a specified place in


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have possession of FWA apparatus in a specified place in 
the State, being one of:  
(a) 
a Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Licence; 
or 
(b) 
a Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Spectrum 
Lease Licence;”; 
(iv) by inserting after the definition of “terminal equipment” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use


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Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
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‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. 
These Regulations apply to FWALA Licences and


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“3. 
These Regulations apply to FWALA Licences and 
FWALA Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
by substituting for Regulation 7 the following Regulation: 
“7. A FWALA Licence to which these Regulations apply shall be 
in the form specified in the First Schedule, with such variation, if 
any, whether by addition, deletion or alteration as the 
Commission may determine from time to time or in any particular 
case in accordance with the EECC Regulations.”; 
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case in accordance with the EECC Regulations.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 8, by substituting “FWALA Licence” for the first 
occurrence of “licence”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 9(1), by substituting “FWALA Licence” for 
“licence”; 
(f) 
in Regulation 10 –  
(i) 
by substituting “FWALA Licence” for “licence” in each 
place where it occurs; 
(ii) 
by inserting after paragraph (3) the following paragraph: 
“(4) The fees for a FWALA Licence granted on foot of a


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“(4) The fees for a FWALA Licence granted on foot of a 
Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and renewal fees 
specified in paragraph 1 of this Regulation with respect to 
the rights being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by deleting Regulation 11(e); 
(h) 
by inserting after Regulation 16 the following new Regulation 17: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
17. (1) The licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio


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intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to its licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to its licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a FWALA Spectrum Lease


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(4) The Commission may grant a FWALA Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations. 
(5) A FWALA Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in the Third 
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Schedule, with such variation, if any, whether by addition, 
deletion or alteration as the Commission may determine from 
time to time or in any particular case in accordance with the 
EECC Regulations.


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time to time or in any particular case in accordance with the 
EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a FWALA 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the FWALA Spectrum 
Lease Licence. A FWALA Spectrum Lease Licence to which 
these Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or before the 
expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor.


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expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) A FWALA Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or 
withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(i) 
in the Second Schedule, by substituting “FWALA Licence” for 
the first and second occurrences of “licence”; 
(j) 
by inserting after the Second Schedule a new Third Schedule as


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(j) 
by inserting after the Second Schedule a new Third Schedule as 
set out in Schedule 3 of these Regulations.  
 
14. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (GSM for Railway Licence) Regulations 
2013 (S.I. No. 213 of 2013) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Commission” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);


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(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022); 
‘GSM for Railway Licence’ or ‘GSM-R Licence’ means a 
non-exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 
granted under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of GSM-R apparatus in a specified place in the 
State in accordance with and subject to the terms and 
conditions contained in the Licence and the matters 
prescribed in these Regulations;


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conditions contained in the Licence and the matters 
prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘GSM for Railway Spectrum Lease Licence’ or ‘GSM-R 
Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-exclusive Licence in 
the form set out in Schedule 3 granted under section 5 of 
the Act of 1926 to keep and have possession of GSM-R 
apparatus in a specified place in the State in accordance 
with and subject to the terms and conditions contained in 
the Licence and the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations;”;


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the Licence and the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations;”; 
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(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “insolvency related 
event” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii)  by substituting for the definition of “licence” the following 
definition:


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Regulations;”; 
(iii)  by substituting for the definition of “licence” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of GSM-R apparatus in a specified place in 
the State, being one of: 
(a) 
a GSM for Railway Spectrum Licence; or 
(b) 
a GSM for Railway Spectrum Lease Licence;”;


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(a) 
a GSM for Railway Spectrum Licence; or 
(b) 
a GSM for Railway Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(iv)  by inserting after the definition of “terminal equipment” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations,


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Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. These Regulations apply to GSM-R Licences and GSM-R 
Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 7 by substituting for “licence” the following “GSM-
R Licence”; 
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(c) 
in Regulation 7 by substituting for “licence” the following “GSM-
R Licence”; 
(d) 
by substituting for Regulation 8 the following Regulation: 
“8. All GSM-R Licences shall expire in full at midnight on the 
tenth anniversary of the date on which the first such licence was 
granted under these Regulations and no GSM-R Licence shall be 
renewed nor shall any GSM-R Licence remain in effect following 
the expiry date and all rights and entitlements under all GSM-R


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the expiry date and all rights and entitlements under all GSM-R 
Licences, including all spectrum rights of use, shall cease 
altogether as and from the expiry date. A GSM-R Licence granted 
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on foot of a Transfer shall expire no later than the expiry date of 
the Licence of the relevant Transferee.”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 9 – 
(i) 
in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) by substituting “GSM-R 
Licence” for “licence” where it occurs, but not where 
“licence” occurs before “fee” or “fees”;


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Licence” for “licence” where it occurs, but not where 
“licence” occurs before “fee” or “fees”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after paragraph (5) the following paragraph: 
“(6) The fees for a GSM-R Licence granted on foot of a 
Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and annual licence 
fee specified in paragraph 1 of this Regulation with respect 
to the rights being transferred, except that the annual licence 
fee shall be payable prior to 27 November each year 
following grant of the licence.”;


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fee shall be payable prior to 27 November each year 
following grant of the licence.”; 
(f) 
by deleting Regulation 10(1)(g); 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 11 the following new Regulation 12: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
12. (1) The licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a licence in accordance with the Transfer 
and Lease Regulations.


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frequencies attaching to a licence in accordance with the Transfer 
and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a GSM-R Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations.


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Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations. 
(5) A GSM-R Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a GSM-R 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with


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Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the GSM-R Spectrum 
Lease Licence. A GSM-R Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or before the 
expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) A GSM-R Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or 
withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC


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withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
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Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
in Schedule 1 by inserting “GSM for Railway” before “Licence 
granted” where it occurs; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 4 of these Regulations.  
 
15. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Preparatory Licences


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15. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Preparatory Licences 
in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz Bands) Regulations, 2012 (S.I. No. 
251 of 2012) as amended by the Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use Licence 
and Preparatory Licences in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 380 of 2024) are further amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) as amended by Regulation 4(1) of the Wireless


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(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) as amended by Regulation 4(1) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Liberalised Use Licence and Preparatory Licences in 
the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 380 of 2024) – 
(i) 
by deleting the definitions of “Assignee” and “Assignor”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Equivalent Isotropically 
Radiated Power” the following definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union


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Radiated Power” the following definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code)   Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “Information 
Memorandum” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”;


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Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv) by inserting after the definition of “Liberalised Use 
Licence” the following definition: 
“ ‘Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 4 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set


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accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
out therein and the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations;”; 
(v) 
by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
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to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a)


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have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a Liberalised Use Licence;  
(b) 
a Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence; or 
(c) 
a Preparatory Licence;”; 
(vi)  by substituting for the definition of “Licensee” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Licensee’ means the holder of a Licence;”; 
(vii) by inserting after the definition of “UMTS ” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;


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definition: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
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‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3(1) the following Regulation: 
“3(1) These Regulations apply to: 
(a) 
Liberalised Use Licences;  
(b) 
Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licences; and 
(c) 
Preparatory Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 4 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by substituting for “any Licence to which 
these Regulations apply” the following “a Liberalised Use 
Licence, a Preparatory Licence, or both,”; 
(ii)


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Licence, a Preparatory Licence, or both,”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after paragraph (5) the following paragraph: 
“(6) Application for the grant of a Liberalised Use Licence 
shall be made by a Transferee to the Commission in writing 
and in such form as may be determined by the Commission 
from time to time. The Commission may grant a Liberalised 
Use Licence to a Transferee in accordance with the Transfer 
and Lease Regulations.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6 as amended by Regulation 5 of the Wireless


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and Lease Regulations.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6 as amended by Regulation 5 of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Liberalised Use Licence and Preparatory Licences in 
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the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 380 of 2024) – 
(i) 
in paragraph (3) by deleting “Liberalised Use”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (4) the following paragraph: 
“(4) ensure that where the Apparatus is worked or used, as


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“(4) ensure that where the Apparatus is worked or used, as 
appropriate, it is worked or used on such radio frequency 
spectrum as specified in the Liberalised Use Licence or 
Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(iii) in paragraph 7 by substituting for “Liberalised Use 
Licence;” the following “Liberalised Use Licence and Parts 
2 and 3 of its Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence, as 
appropriate;”; 
(iv) in paragraph (9) by substituting for “Liberalised Use


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appropriate;”; 
(iv) in paragraph (9) by substituting for “Liberalised Use 
Licence” the following “Licence other than a Preparatory 
Licence”; 
(v) 
by substituting for subparagraph (12)(a) the following 
subparagraph: 
“(a) notify the Commission, not less than 6 months prior to 
the proposed cessation of use of any terrestrial system listed 
in Part 2 of the Liberalised Use Licence or Liberalised Use 
Spectrum Lease Licence as the case may be; and”;


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Spectrum Lease Licence as the case may be; and”; 
(vi) in paragraph (15) by substituting for “under paragraph 16;” 
the following “in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(vii) by substituting for paragraph (16) the following paragraph: 
“(16) only Transfer spectrum rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations;”; 
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Transfer and Lease Regulations;”; 
(viii) by deleting paragraph (17); 
(ix)  by substituting “Transferee” for “Assignee” in paragraph 
(18) in each place where it occurs; 
(x) 
by substituting for paragraph (19) the following: 
“(19) ensure that any Transferee or Lessee, as the case may 
be, enters into a valid binding agreement to comply with all 
obligations under both these Regulations and the Licences 
issued pursuant to these Regulations and to provide to the


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issued pursuant to these Regulations and to provide to the 
Transferor or Lessor, as the case may be, or Commission, 
as appropriate, such details as the Commission is entitled to 
require from a Licensee from time to time.”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 8 by inserting after paragraph (15) the following 
paragraph: 
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“(16) The Spectrum Usage Fees for a Liberalised Use Licence 
granted on foot of a transfer are the Spectrum Usage Fees 
specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this Regulation.”;


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specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this Regulation.”; 
(f) 
in Regulation (9)(1) by substituting for “additionally in the case 
of a Liberalised Use Licence” the following “for Licences other 
than a Preparatory Licence”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 9 the following new Regulation 10: 
“Spectrum Leases 
10 (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Lease any rights of use for radio frequencies attaching 
to a Licence in accordance with the Transfer and Lease


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to a Licence in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;  
(2) The Licensee may only Lease the rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations; 
(3) Application for the grant of a Liberalised Use Spectrum 
Lease Licence shall be made by a Lessee to the Commission in 
writing and in such form as may be determined by the 
Commission from time to time. The Commission may grant a


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Commission from time to time. The Commission may grant a 
Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee following 
the approval of the relevant Lease by the Commission in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a Liberalised Use Spectrum 
Lease Licence to a Transferee in accordance with the Transfer 
and Lease Regulations. 
(5) A Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 4,


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regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 4, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a Liberalised 
Use Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission and 
specified in the Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence.  A 
Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence to which these


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Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or before the 
expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
 
(7) A Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence may be 
suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the 
relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
by inserting after Schedule 3 a new Schedule 4 as set out in


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Regulations.”; 
(h) 
by inserting after Schedule 3 a new Schedule 4 as set out in 
Schedule 5 of these Regulations. 
 
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16. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Related Licences in 
the 700 MHz Duplex, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz Bands) Regulations 2021 
(S.I. No. 264 of 2021) as amended by the Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use 
and Related Licences in the 700 MHz Duplex, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz


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and Related Licences in the 700 MHz Duplex, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz 
Bands) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 483 of 2022) and the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Related Licences in the 700 MHz Duplex, 2.1 
GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz Bands) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 
No. 594 of 2023) are further amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) as amended by Regulation 4 of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Related Licences in the 700


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Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Related Licences in the 700 
MHz Duplex, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz Bands) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 483 of 2022) and 
Regulation 4 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and 
Related Licences in the 700 MHz Duplex, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 
2.6 GHz Bands) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 
594 of 2023) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Decision of 2016” the 
following definition:


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(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Decision of 2016” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for the definition of “Lease” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii) by inserting after the definition of “Lease” the following 
definitions:


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Regulations;”; 
(iii) by inserting after the definition of “Lease” the following 
definitions: 
“ ‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv) in the definition of “Transfer” by substituting for “Transfer 
Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Transfer” the following 
definition:


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Regulations;”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Transfer” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);”; 
(vi) in the definition of “Transferee” by substituting for 
“Transfer Regulations;” the following “Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; and”; 
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“Transfer Regulations;” the following “Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; and”; 
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(vii) by deleting the definition of “Transfer Regulations”; 
(b) 
in Regulation 4 – 
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph 3 the following paragraph: 
“(3) The Commission may grant a MBSA2 Liberalised Use 
Licence, a MBSA2 Spectrum Lease Licence or a MBSA2 
2.3 GHz Band Transition Licence, as the case may be, to a 
Transferee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations.”; 
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Transferee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations.”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (4) by substituting for “sub-paragraphs (q) and 
(r) of Regulation 6.” the following “the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations.”; 
(c) 
by substituting for Regulation 5(1) as amended by Regulation 5 
of the Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use and Related 
Licences in the 700 MHz Duplex, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz 
Bands) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 483 of 2022) 
the following Regulation:


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Bands) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 483 of 2022) 
the following Regulation: 
“5(1) The commencement date of a MBSA2 Liberalised Use 
Licence shall be specified in the Licence and, in respect of 
spectrum rights of use for:  
(a) 
700 MHz Duplex Blocks shall be such date as may be 
specified by the Commission;  
(b) 
2.1 GHz Band Blocks, 2.3 GHz Band Blocks and 2.6 
GHz Band Blocks in Time Slice 1 shall be such date 
as may be specified by the Commission;  
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GHz Band Blocks in Time Slice 1 shall be such date 
as may be specified by the Commission;  
(c) 
2.1 GHz Band Blocks, 2.3 GHz Band Blocks and 2.6 
GHz Band Blocks in Time Slice 2 shall be 12 March 
2027; and 
(d) 
2.1 GHz Band Blocks, 2.3 GHz Band Blocks and 2.6 
GHz Band Blocks in Time Slice 2 for which rights are 
granted on foot of a Transfer shall be 12 March 2027 
or such later date as may be specified by the 
Commission.”; 
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or such later date as may be specified by the 
Commission.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6(1) –  
(i) 
in subparagraph (n) by substituting for “Licence;” the 
following “Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
in subparagraph (o) by substituting for “Transfer 
Regulations;” 
the 
following 
“Transfer 
and 
Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii)  in subparagraph (p) by substituting for “Licence;” the 
following “Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
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following “Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(iv) by substituting for subparagraph (q) the following 
subparagraph: 
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“(q) only Lease spectrum rights of use for radio frequencies 
attaching to a Licence in accordance with the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; and”; 
(v) 
by deleting subparagraph (r); 
(e) 
in Regulation 7 – by inserting after paragraph (4) the following 
paragraph: 
“(5) A MBSA2 Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or


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paragraph: 
“(5) A MBSA2 Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or 
withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under this Regulation.”; 
(f) 
by inserting at the end of Regulation 8(12) the following 
sentence: 
“The fees for a MBSA2 2.3 GHz Band Transition Licence granted 
on foot of a Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and the


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on foot of a Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and the 
annual fees specified this paragraph with respect to the rights 
being transferred.”; 
(g) 
in Part 4 of Schedule 2 by substituting for the sentence under the 
heading “Licence Conditions” the following sentence: 
“The Licence conditions will be specified by the Commission in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations.”; 
 
17. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Radio Systems) Regulations,


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17. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Radio Systems) Regulations, 
2002 (S.I. No. 435 of 2002) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting before the definition of “authorised officer” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Act of 2002’ means the Communications Regulation Act 
2002 (No. 20 of 2002);”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “base station” the 
following definitions: 
“ 
‘Commission’ 
means 
the 
Commission 
for


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following definitions: 
“ 
‘Commission’ 
means 
the 
Commission 
for 
Communications Regulation established under the Act of 
2002; 
‘EECC 
Regulations’ 
means 
the 
European 
Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “insolvency related 
event” the following definitions:  
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease


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Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
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‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv)  by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of apparatus for wireless telegraphy for a


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have possession of apparatus for wireless telegraphy for a 
mobile radio system or mobile radio systems in a specified 
place in the State, being one of:  
(a) 
Mobile Radio Systems Licence; or 
(b) 
Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease 
Licence;”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “mobile radio system” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Mobile Radio Systems Licence’ means a Licence in the 
form set out in the First Schedule granted under section 5


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form set out in the First Schedule granted under section 5 
of the Act of 1926 to keep and have possession of apparatus 
for wireless telegraphy for a mobile radio system or mobile 
radio systems in accordance with and subject to the terms 
and conditions set out therein and the matters prescribed in 
these Regulations; 
‘Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a 
Licence in the form set out in the Third Schedule granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have


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under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of apparatus for wireless telegraphy for a mobile 
radio system or for mobile radio systems in accordance with 
and subject to the terms and conditions set out therein and 
the matters prescribed in these Regulations;”; 
(vi)  by deleting the definition of “the Director”; 
(vii) by inserting after the definition of “the Regulations” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and


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following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and


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Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
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(b) 
in Regulations 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by 
substituting for “Director” in each place where it occurs the 
following “Commission”, but not where “Director” occurs in 
“Director of Telecommunications Regulation”; 
(c) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. These Regulations apply to Mobile Radio Systems Licences


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“3. These Regulations apply to Mobile Radio Systems Licences 
and Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(d) 
by substituting for Regulation 7 the following Regulation: 
“7. A Mobile Radio Systems Licence shall be in the form 
specified in the First Schedule with such variation, if any, 
(whether by addition, deletion or alteration) as the Commission 
may determine from time to time in accordance with applicable 
national or EC law.”; 
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may determine from time to time in accordance with applicable 
national or EC law.”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 8 by inserting “Mobile Radio Systems” before 
“Licence” in each place where it occurs; 
(f) 
in Regulation 9 -  
(i) 
by inserting before “Licence” in each place where it occurs 
the following “Mobile Radio Systems”, but not before 
“Licence” where it occurs in “Licence fee”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (1), by substituting for “her” the following 
“its”; 
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(ii) 
in paragraph (1), by substituting for “her” the following 
“its”; 
(g) 
by substituting for Regulation 10 the following Regulation: 
“10. Fees as set out and provided for in the Second Schedule are 
hereby prescribed in relation to Mobile Radio Systems Licences 
for the purpose of section 6 of the Act of 1926. The fees for a 
Mobile Radio Systems Licence granted on foot of a Transfer are 
the outstanding fees, if any, and renewal fees specified in this


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the outstanding fees, if any, and renewal fees specified in this 
Regulation with respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(h) 
in Regulation 11 by inserting before “Licence” in each place 
where it occurs the following “Mobile Radio Systems”; 
(i) 
in 
Regulation 
12 
by 
substituting 
for 
“Director 
of 
Telecommunications Regulation” the following “Commission”; 
(j) 
in Regulation 13 – 
(i) 
by deleting paragraph (d); 
(ii) 
in subparagraph (i)(i) by substituting for “his or her” the


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(i) 
by deleting paragraph (d); 
(ii) 
in subparagraph (i)(i) by substituting for “his or her” the 
following “its”; 
(k) 
in Regulations 14(1)(b) and 18(1) by substituting for “she” the 
following “it”; 
(l) 
in Regulation 16 – by substituting for “he or she is” the following 
“they are”; 
(m) by inserting after Regulation 19 the following new Regulation 20: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
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20. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its


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20. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
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accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a Mobile Radio Systems 
Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(5) A Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence to 
which these Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in 
the Third Schedule, with such variation, if any, whether by 
addition, deletion or alteration as the Commission may determine


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addition, deletion or alteration as the Commission may determine 
from time to time or in any particular case in accordance with the 
EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a Mobile 
Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the 
Commission with reference to the commencement date and 
expiry date of the relevant Lease and shall be specified in the 
Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence. A Mobile Radio


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Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence. A Mobile Radio 
Systems Spectrum Lease Licence to which these Regulations 
apply shall in any event expire on or before the expiry date of the 
Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) A Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence may 
be suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance 
with the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence 
of the relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under 
these Regulations.”; 
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of the relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under 
these Regulations.”; 
(n) 
in the First Schedule – 
(i) 
by substituting for “Director”, in each place where it occurs,  
the following “Commission”, except for in the definition of 
“the Director”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph 1 by substituting for “Section 4 of the 
Telecommunications (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1996 
(No. 34 of 1996)” the following "Section 9(1) of the 
Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002)”;


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Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002)”; 
(iii) by substituting for subparagraph 7(d) the following 
subparagraph: 
“7(d) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights 
of use for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations.”; 
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(iv) in subparagraph 7(i)(i) by substituting for “his or her” the 
following “its”; 
(v) 
in subparagraph 8(b) by substituting for “she” the following 
“it”;


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following “its”; 
(v) 
in subparagraph 8(b) by substituting for “she” the following 
“it”; 
(vi) in paragraph 10 of the First Schedule– 
(I) 
by inserting before the definition of “authorised 
officer” the following definition: 
“ ‘Act of 2002’ means the Communications 
Regulation Act 2002 (No. 20 of 2002);”; 
(II) by inserting after the definition of “base station” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Commission’ means the Commission for 
Communications Regulation established under the


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“ ‘Commission’ means the Commission for 
Communications Regulation established under the 
Act of 2002;”; 
(III) by inserting after the definition of “insolvency related 
event” the following definition: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(IV) by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with


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under section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with 
and subject to the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations to keep and have possession of apparatus 
for wireless telegraphy for a mobile radio system or 
mobile radio systems in a specified place in the State, 
being a Mobile Radio Systems Licence as defined in 
the Regulations;”; 
(V) by deleting the definition of “the Director”; 
(VI) by inserting after the definition of “the Regulations” 
the following definitions:


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(VI) by inserting after the definition of “the Regulations” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer 
and Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights 
of Use for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of 
Electronic Communications Networks and Services) 
Regulations, 2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);”; 
(o) 
in the Second Schedule –  
(i)


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Regulations, 2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);”; 
(o) 
in the Second Schedule –  
(i) 
by substituting for “Types of Licensed Mobile Radio 
Systems” the following “Mobile Radio Systems Licences”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for the first paragraph the following 
paragraph: 
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“€625 per channel (up to 2 × 12.5 kHz) per base station for 
first year of the Mobile Radio Systems Licence, and a 
renewal fee of €1,000 per channel (up to 2 × 12.5 kHz) per 
base station per annum thereafter.”; 
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base station per annum thereafter.”; 
(p) 
by inserting after the Second Schedule a new Third Schedule as 
set out in Schedule 6 of these Regulations.  
 
18. (1) The 
Wireless 
Telegraphy 
(Mobile 
Satellite 
Service 
and 
Complementary Ground Component) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 282 of 2018) 
are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
in the definition of “Base Station” by substituting for “the 
Schedule” the following “Schedule 1 and Schedule 2”; 
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Schedule” the following “Schedule 1 and Schedule 2”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for the definition of “CPI Adjustment” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘CPI Adjustment’ means adjustment in accordance with 
any changes in the CPI that occur following the date of 
commencement of the first Licence granted under these 
Regulations in respect of the relevant rights of use for radio 
frequencies under the Licence, where ‘change in the 
consumer price index’ means the difference between the 
CPI 
number


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consumer price index’ means the difference between the 
CPI 
number 
last 
published 
before 
the 
date 
of 
commencement of said first Licence and the CPI number 
most recently published on the anniversary of the date of 
commencement of the licence;”; 
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “Earth Station” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”;


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(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(iv) by inserting after the definition of “Harmful Interference” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(v) 
by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition:


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Regulations;”; 
(v) 
by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
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have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a Mobile Satellite Service with Complementary 
Ground Component Licence; or 
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(a) 
a Mobile Satellite Service with Complementary 
Ground Component Licence; or 
(b) 
a Mobile Satellite Service with Complementary 
Ground Component Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(vi) by inserting after the definition of “Mobile Satellite 
Service” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Mobile Satellite Service with Complementary Ground 
Component Licence’ or ‘MSS-CGC Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have


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under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
out therein and the matters prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Mobile Satellite Service with Complementary Ground 
Component Spectrum Lease Licence’ or ‘MSS-CGC 
Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-exclusive Licence in 
the form set out in Schedule 2 granted under section 5 of


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the form set out in Schedule 2 granted under section 5 of 
the Act of 1926 to keep and have possession of Apparatus 
in a specified place in the State, in accordance with and 
subject to the terms and conditions set out therein and the 
matters prescribed in these Regulations;”; 
(vii) by inserting after the definition of “Temporary Base 
Station” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;


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“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
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‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. These Regulations apply to MSS-CGC Licences and MSS-
CGC Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 4 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (3) by inserting “MSS-CGC” before 
“Licence”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (4) the following paragraph: 
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“A MSS-CGC Licence shall be in the form specified in


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“A MSS-CGC Licence shall be in the form specified in 
Schedule 1 to these Regulations with such variation (if any) 
(whether by addition, deletion or alteration) as the 
Commission may determine from time to time or in any 
particular case.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 5 by inserting “MSS-CGC” before “Licence” in 
paragraphs (1) and (2); 
(e) 
in Regulation 6 by deleting paragraphs (m) and (n); 
(f) 
in Regulation 8 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by substituting for “Licensee” the


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(f) 
in Regulation 8 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by substituting for “Licensee” the 
following “holder of a MSS-CGC Licence”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (2) the following paragraph: 
“(2) The fees specified in paragraph (1) of this Regulation 
shall be payable by the holder of a MSS-CGC Licence on 
commencement of or prior to the grant of a MSS-CGC 
Licence.”; 
(iii) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following paragraph: 
“(7) The fees for a MSS-CGC Licence granted on foot of a


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“(7) The fees for a MSS-CGC Licence granted on foot of a 
Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and annual fees 
specified in paragraph 1 of this Regulation with respect to 
the rights being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 9 the following new Regulation 10: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
10. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the


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frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a MSS-CGC Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease


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Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations. 
(5) A MSS-CGC Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 2, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a MSS-CGC


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(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a MSS-CGC 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
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relevant Lease and shall be specified in the MSS-CGC Spectrum 
Lease Licence. A MSS-CGC Spectrum Lease Licence to which 
these Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or before the 
expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) A MSS-CGC Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended


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(7) A MSS-CGC Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended 
or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
by renaming the Schedule as “Schedule 1”; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 1 a new Schedule 2 as set out in 
Schedule 7 of these Regulations.  
 
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19. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (National Point-to-Point Block Licences) 
Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 158 of 2018) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “26 GHz Band Interim 
Licence” the following definition:  
“ ‘26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in


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possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
out therein and the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “CSO” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”;  
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “Information 
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(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “Information 
Memorandum” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”;  
(iv) by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under


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definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
[99]  37 
 
have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a 26 GHz Band Licence; 
(b) 
a 26 GHz Band Interim Licence; or  
(c) 
a 26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Time Division Duplex” 
the following definitions:


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(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Time Division Duplex” 
the following definitions:  
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic


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for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3(1) the following Regulation: 
“3(1) These Regulations apply to 26 GHz Band Licences, 26 GHz 
Band Interim Licences and 26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease 
Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 4 – 
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph (l) the following paragraph: 
“(1) A Winning Bidder or a Transferee may submit an


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“(1) A Winning Bidder or a Transferee may submit an 
application to the Commission to be granted a 26 GHz Band 
Licence to include the assignment of such rights of use for 
radio frequencies in the 26 GHz Band as have been 
determined 
in 
accordance 
with 
the 
Information 
Memorandum and by the outcome of the Award or in 
accordance with the relevant Transfer, as the case may be, 
and subject to payment by the Winning Bidder of all 
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applicable fees in respect of the 26 GHz Band Licence.”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (4) the following paragraph: 
“(4) A Winning Bidder or Existing Licensee or Transferee 
who submits an application to be granted a Licence shall 
furnish to the Commission such information as the 
Commission may reasonably require for the purposes of its 
functions under these Regulations and the EECC 
Regulations and the Commission may refuse to grant a


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Regulations and the Commission may refuse to grant a 
Licence to any Winning Bidder or Existing Licensee or 
Transferee who, without reasonable cause, has failed to 
comply with a requirement to furnish any such 
information.”; 
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(d) 
at the end of Regulation 5(1) by inserting the following sentence: 
“A 26 GHz Band Licence granted on foot of a Transfer shall 
expire no later than the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant 
Transferor.”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 6(1) -  
(i)


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Transferor.”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 6(1) -  
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph (l) the following paragraph: 
“(l) with specific reference to 26 GHz Band Licences and 
26 GHz Band  Spectrum Lease Licences, any Licensee that 
is granted a 26 GHz Band Licence or a 26 GHz Band 
Spectrum Lease Licence may use it only to install, 
maintain, possess, keep, work or use Point-to-Point fixed 
links which utilise Frequency Division Duplex technology


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links which utilise Frequency Division Duplex technology 
and, for the avoidance of doubt, such Licences may not be 
used to install, maintain, possess, keep, work or use Point-
to-Multipoint fixed links or to install, maintain, possess, 
keep, work or use any Apparatus that utilises Time Division 
Duplex technology; and”; and 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (m) the following paragraph: 
“(m) ensure that on each anniversary of the initial date of


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“(m) ensure that on each anniversary of the initial date of 
granting of a 26 GHz Band Licence or a 26 GHz Band 
Spectrum Lease Licence, the Licensee concerned shall 
submit up to date information to the Commission in respect 
of Parts 1 and 2 of its 26 GHz Band Licence or 26 GHz 
Band Spectrum Lease Licence, as the case may be.”; 
(f) 
in Regulation 8 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting after “26 GHz Band Licence” 
the following “granted on foot of the Award”; 
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the following “granted on foot of the Award”; 
and 
(ii) 
by inserting after paragraph (12) the following paragraph: 
“(13) The Spectrum Usage Fees for any 26 GHz Band 
Licence granted on foot of a Transfer are the outstanding 
Spectrum Usage Fees, if any, and the annually payable 
Spectrum Usage Fees specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this 
Regulation, with respect to the rights being transferred, 
except that: 
(a) 
the CPI Adjustment to be used in determining


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except that: 
(a) 
the CPI Adjustment to be used in determining 
the annual Spectrum Usage Fees in accordance 
with the Information Memorandum shall be 
calculated using the month of August 2018 as 
the common base date for the CPI; and 
(b) 
the annual Spectrum Usage Fees shall be 
payable prior to each anniversary of 2 August 
2018 following grant of the Licence.”; 
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(g) 
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(g) 
in Regulation 9(1)(a) by substituting for “26 GHz Band 
Licences,” the following “26 GHz Band Licences or 26 GHz 
Band Spectrum Lease Licences,”; 
(h) 
by inserting after Regulation 10 the following new Regulation 11: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
11. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations.


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frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) Application for the grant of a 26 GHz Band Spectrum 
Lease Licence shall be made by a Lessee to the Commission in


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Lease Licence shall be made by a Lessee to the Commission in 
writing and in such form as may be determined by the 
Commission from time to time. The Commission may grant a 26 
GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee in accordance 
with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(5) A 26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or


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with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a 26 GHz 
Band Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission 
with reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the 26 GHz Band 
Spectrum Lease Licence. A 26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease


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Spectrum Lease Licence. A 26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease 
Licence to which these Regulations apply shall in any event 
expire on or before the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant 
Lessor. 
(7) A 26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence may be 
suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the 
relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
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relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(i) 
in Schedule 1 by deleting “Regulation 8 of” in the first paragraph 
where it occurs; and 
(j) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 8 of these Regulations. 
 
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20. The Wireless Telegraphy (Public Service Television and Sound 
Broadcasting Licences) Regulations, 2019 (S.I. No. 197 of 2019) are amended 
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by deleting Regulation 11. 
 
21. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and 
Maritime Services) Regulations 2009 (SI No. 369 of 2009) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “apparatus for wireless 
telegraphy” the following definition: 
“ ‘Automatic Identification System’ or ‘AIS’ services is a 
specific type of radiodetermination service and means an 
automated, short range, maritime tracking system used on


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automated, short range, maritime tracking system used on 
vessels and aids to navigation and by vessel traffic services 
for identifying and locating vessels and aids to navigation 
by electronically exchanging data with other nearby vessels 
and vessel traffic service stations, which operates using 
radio frequencies identified for use by such systems on a 
worldwide basis by the International Telecommunication 
Union;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Commission” the 
following:


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Union;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Commission” the 
following: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “ICNIRP” the following 
definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease


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Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv)  by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and Maritime


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State, being one of: 
(a) 
a Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and Maritime 
Services Licence; or 
(b) 
a Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and Maritime 
Services Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
[99]  41 
 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Radiodetermination” 
the following Definitions: 
“ ‘Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and Maritime Services 
Licence’ or ‘RATMS Licence’ means a non-exclusive 
Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted under


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Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have possession of 
Apparatus in a specified place in the State in accordance 
with and subject to the terms and conditions set out therein 
and the matters prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and Maritime Services 
Spectrum Lease Licence’ or ‘RATMS Spectrum Lease 
Licence’ means a non-exclusive Licence in the form set out


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Licence’ means a non-exclusive Licence in the form set out 
in Schedule 3 granted under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to 
keep and have possession of Apparatus in a specified place 
in the State in accordance with and subject to the terms and 
conditions set out therein and the matters prescribed in 
these Regulations;”; 
(vi) by inserting after the definition of “Regulations” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;


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“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transfer of Licence for AIS Services’ means a transfer of 
a licence in accordance with Regulation 7(1)(d); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and


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‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. These Regulations apply to RATMS Licences and RATMS 
Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 5(3) by inserting before “Licence” the following 
“RATMS”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6(1) by inserting before “Licence” the following 
“RATMS”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 7(1) –  
(i)


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“RATMS”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 7(1) –  
(i) 
in subparagraph (c) by substituting for “Regulations;” the 
following “Regulations, where applicable;” 
(ii) 
by substituting for subparagraph (d) the following 
subparagraph: 
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“(d) Where a RATMS Licence has been granted under these 
Regulations in respect of Apparatus for the provision of 
AIS services, and where ownership of the vessel or 
structure where the Apparatus is installed, is to be


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structure where the Apparatus is installed, is to be 
transferred to another party, together with ownership of the 
Apparatus, the Licensee may, subject to the consent of the 
Commission, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, 
transfer the Licence;”; 
(f) 
in Regulation 9 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “RATMS”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (2) by inserting before “Licence” the 
following “RATMS”;


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following “RATMS”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (2) by inserting before “Licence” the 
following “RATMS”; 
(iii) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following paragraph: 
“(6) The fees for a RATMS Licence granted on foot of a 
Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, specified in 
paragraph 1 of this Regulation with respect to the rights 
being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 10 the following new Regulation 11: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases


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by inserting after Regulation 10 the following new Regulation 11: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
11. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations.


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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a RATMS Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations 
(5) A RATMS Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or


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with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a RATMS 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the RATMS Spectrum 
Lease Licence. A RATMS Spectrum Lease Licence to which


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Lease Licence. A RATMS Spectrum Lease Licence to which 
these Regulations apply shall in any event remain in force no 
longer than the lifetime of the Apparatus specified in the Licence. 
[99]  43 
 
(7) A RATMS Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or 
withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
in Schedule 2 – 
(i)


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Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
in Schedule 2 – 
(i) 
by inserting before “Licence fee for Apparatus” the 
following “RATMS”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for the final paragraph the following: 
“Licence amendments shall incur a fee of €30. Each 
Transfer of Licence for AIS Services shall incur a fee of 
€30, payable by the party to whom the licence is to be 
transferred.”; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in


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transferred.”; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 9 of these Regulations.  
 
22. The Wireless Telegraphy (Research and Development Licence) 
Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 113 of 2005) are amended by deleting Regulation 
5(6). 
 
23. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Satellite Earth Station Licence) 
Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 96 of 2024) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Interim Fee” the


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(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Interim Fee” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
in the definition of “Licence” by substituting for 
“Licensee;” the following: 
“Licensee, being one of: 
(a) 
a Satellite Earth Station Licence; or 
(b)


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“Licensee, being one of: 
(a) 
a Satellite Earth Station Licence; or 
(b) 
a Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease 
Licence;”; 
(iii) by inserting after the definition of “Satellite Earth Station” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Satellite Earth Station Licence’ means a Non-exclusive 
Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted in 
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accordance with section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance 
with and subject to the matters prescribed in these


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with and subject to the matters prescribed in these 
Regulations to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, 
work and use Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
out therein and the matters prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a 
Non-exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 
granted in accordance with section 5 of the Act of 1926 in


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granted in accordance with section 5 of the Act of 1926 in 
accordance with and subject to the matters prescribed in 
these Regulations to keep, have possession of, install, 
maintain, work and use Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, in accordance with and subject to the terms and 
conditions set out therein and the matters prescribed in 
these Regulations”; 
(iv) in the definition of “Temporary Licence” by inserting 
before “Licence that is granted” the following “Satellite


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before “Licence that is granted” the following “Satellite 
Earth Station”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Temporary Licence” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);


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Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. These Regulations apply to Satellite Earth Station Licences 
and Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 5 in paragraphs (3) and (4) by inserting before


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(c) 
in Regulation 5 in paragraphs (3) and (4) by inserting before 
“Licence” the following “Satellite Earth Station”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6 -  
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph (1) the following paragraph: 
“(1) A Satellite Earth Station Licence shall, unless it has 
been withdrawn or had its duration reduced under 
Regulation 8, remain in force from the date of grant for a 
period of not greater than one year, subject to paragraph 
(3).”; 
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period of not greater than one year, subject to paragraph 
(3).”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (2) the following paragraph: 
[99]  45 
 
“(2) A Satellite Earth Station Licence may be renewed from 
time to time by the Commission under this Regulation, 
subject to paragraph (3).”; 
(iii) in paragraphs (4) and (5) by inserting before “Licence” in 
each place where it occurs the following “Satellite Earth 
Station”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 7(1) -  
(i)


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Station”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 7(1) -  
(i) 
in subparagraph (c) by substituting for “these Regulations;” 
the following “these Regulations, where applicable;”; 
(ii) 
by deleting subparagraph (l); 
(f) 
in Regulation 9 – 
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “Satellite Earth Station”; 
(ii) 
in paragraphs (2), (5) and (6) by inserting before “Licence” 
in each place where it occurs the following “Satellite Earth 
Station”;


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in each place where it occurs the following “Satellite Earth 
Station”; 
(iii)  by inserting after paragraph (8) the following paragraph: 
“(9). The fees for a Satellite Earth Station Licence granted 
on foot of a Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and 
renewal fees specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this 
Regulation with respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 10 the following new Regulation 11: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases


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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant a Satellite Earth Station 
Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(5) A Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licence to 
which these Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in 
Schedule 3, with such variation, if any, whether by addition,


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Schedule 3, with such variation, if any, whether by addition, 
deletion or alteration as the Commission may determine from 
time to time or in any particular case in accordance with the 
EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of a Satellite 
Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the 
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Commission with reference to the commencement date and 
expiry date of the relevant Lease and shall be specified in the


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expiry date of the relevant Lease and shall be specified in the 
Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licence. A Satellite Earth 
Station Spectrum Lease Licence to which these Regulations apply 
shall in any event expire on or before the expiry date of the 
Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) A Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licence may be  
suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the


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the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the 
relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
In Schedule 1 by inserting in the title under “WIRELESS 
TELEGRAPHY (SATELLITE EARTH STATION LICENCE) 
REGULATIONS, 2024” the following “Satellite Earth Station 
Licence”; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 10 of these Regulations.   
 
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24. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Telemetry Licence) Regulations 2024 
(S.I. No. 266 of 2024) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Harmful Interference” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(ii)


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Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(ii) 
in the definition of “Licence Fee” by substituting for 
“Licence;” the following “Licence, other than a Telemetry 
Spectrum Lease licence;”; 
(iii)  by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a Non-exclusive Licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and


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to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a Regional On-site Licence; 
(b) 
a Regional Local area Licence; 
(c) 
a Regional Wide area Licence; 
(d) 
a National Licence; or 
[99]  47 
 
(e) 
a Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licence.”; 
(iv) by inserting after the definition of “Telemetry System” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Telemetry Licence’ means: 
(a) 
a Regional On-site Licence; 
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following definitions: 
“ ‘Telemetry Licence’ means: 
(a) 
a Regional On-site Licence; 
(b) 
a Regional Local-area Licence; 
(c) 
a Regional Wide-area Licence; or 
(d) 
a National Licence. 
‘Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set


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accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
out therein and the matters prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);


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Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3 the following Regulation: 
“3. These Regulations apply to Telemetry Licences and 
Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
in Regulations 5(3) and 5(4) by inserting before “Licence” the 
following “Telemetry”; 
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(c) 
in Regulations 5(3) and 5(4) by inserting before “Licence” the 
following “Telemetry”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 6 by inserting before “Licence” the following 
“Telemetry”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 7(1) -  
(i) 
in paragraph (c) by substituting for “Regulations;” the 
following “Regulations, where applicable;”; 
(ii) 
by deleting paragraph (m); 
(f) 
in Regulation 9 – 
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “Telemetry”; 
(ii)


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(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “Telemetry”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (2) by substituting for “licence” the following 
“Telemetry Licence”; 
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(iii) in each of paragraphs (4) and (5) by inserting before 
“Licence” in each place where it occurs the following 
“Telemetry”; 
(iv) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following paragraph: 
“(8) The fees for a Telemetry Licence granted on foot of a 
Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and annual fees


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Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and annual fees 
specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Regulation with 
respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by inserting after Regulation 10 the following new Regulation 11: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
11. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2)


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frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) 
The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) 
The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) 
The Commission may grant a Telemetry Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease


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Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations. 
(5) 
A Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) 
The commencement date and expiry date of a Telemetry


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(6) 
The commencement date and expiry date of a Telemetry 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the Telemetry Systems 
Spectrum Lease Licence. A Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licence 
to which these Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or 
before the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) 
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(7) 
A Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended 
or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(h) 
in Schedule 2 in the title by inserting before “LICENCES” the 
following “TELEMETRY”; 
(i) 
by inserting after Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 11 of these Regulations.  
 
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Schedule 11 of these Regulations.  
 
[99]  49 
 
25. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) 
Regulations, 2002 (S.I No. 345 of 2002) as amended by the Wireless Telegraphy 
(Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 
340 of 2003) and the Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence 
(Amendment) and Interim Licensing) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 265 of 2021) 
are further amended: 
(a)


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are further amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) and Regulation 4(1)(b) 
of the Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence 
(Amendment) and Interim Licensing) Regulations – 
(i) 
by inserting before the definition of “Act of 1926” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-


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following definitions: 
“ ‘2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a non-
exclusive Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have 
possession of Liberalised Apparatus in a specified place in 
the State, in accordance with and subject to the terms and 
conditions set out therein and the matters prescribed in 
these Regulations; 
‘A Licence’ and ‘B Licence’ have the meaning described in


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these Regulations; 
‘A Licence’ and ‘B Licence’ have the meaning described in 
the tender documents published by the Office of the 
Director for Telecommunications Regulation in December 
2001 as documents ODTR no. 01/99 and no. 01/100;”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “EURIBOR” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”;


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(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(iii) by inserting after the definition of “GSM mobile telephony 
service” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv) by ceasing to apply under Regulation 4(1)(b) of the


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Regulations;”; 
(iv) by ceasing to apply under Regulation 4(1)(b) of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence 
(Amendment) and Interim Licensing) Regulations 2021 
(S.I. No. 265 of 2021) the definition of “Licence” in 
Regulation 2(1) of those regulations and by substituting for 
the definition of “Licence” the following definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
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section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
50  [99] 
 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of Liberalised Apparatus or Third 
Generation Apparatus, as the case may be, in a specified 
place in the State, being one of: 
(a) 
a 
Third 
Generation 
and 
GSM 
Mobile 
Telephony Licence; 
(b) 
a 2.1 GHz Band Liberalised Use Licence; or 
(c) 
a 2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
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by inserting after the definition of “Third Generation


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(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Third Generation 
mobile telephony service” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Third Generation and GSM Mobile Telephony Licence’ 
or “3G and GSM Mobile Licence” means a non-exclusive 
Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have possession of 
Apparatus in a specified place in the State, in accordance 
with and subject to the terms and conditions set out therein


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with and subject to the terms and conditions set out therein 
and the matters prescribed in these Regulations, and 
includes A Licences and B Licences; 
‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025);


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Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
in Regulation 3 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) –  
(i) 
in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) by inserting before “Licence”


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(i) 
in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) by inserting before “Licence” 
the following “3G and GSM Mobile”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (4) the following paragraph: 
“(4) Subject to Regulation 6 of these Regulations, a 3G and 
GSM Mobile Licence shall be in the form specified in 
Schedule 1 to these Regulations with such variation (if any) 
(whether by addition, deletion or alteration) as the 
Commission may determine from time to time or in any 
particular case.”; 
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Commission may determine from time to time or in any 
particular case.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 4 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) –  
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(i) 
in paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) by inserting before “Licence” 
the following “3G and GSM Mobile”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (2) by substituting for “where the licensee is a 
holder of a licence under these Regulations that licence” the


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holder of a licence under these Regulations that licence” the 
following “a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence”; 
(iii) in paragraph (5) by inserting before the first occurrence of 
“Licence” the following “3G and GSM Mobile”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 5 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) –  
(i) 
in condition 1 by substituting for “Schedules one – 3 to this 
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in condition 1 by substituting for “Schedules one – 3 to this 
licence;” the following “Licence;”; 
(ii) 
in condition 3 by substituting for “Schedule 5 of the 
licence” the following “the Licence”; 
(iii) by deleting condition 4; 
(e) 
in Regulation 8 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “3G and GSM Mobile”; 
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(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “3G and GSM Mobile”; 
(ii) 
in paragraphs (5) and (7) by inserting before “Licence” the 
following “3G and GSM Mobile”; 
(f) 
in Regulation 9 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003), by inserting before 
“Licence” in each place where it occurs the following “3G and


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“Licence” in each place where it occurs the following “3G and 
GSM Mobile”, but not where “Licence” occurs as part of any of 
the following terms: “A Licence”, “B Licence”, “spectrum access 
Licence fee”, “ ‘A’ Licence” or “ ‘B’ Licence”; 
(g) 
in Regulation 10 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) – 
(i) 
in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) by substituting for “Licensee”


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(i) 
in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) by substituting for “Licensee” 
the following “holder of a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (4) the following paragraph: 
“(4) For the avoidance of doubt, the spectrum in paragraph 
3 may be divided between several 3G and GSM Mobile 
Licensees, and a Licensee may not wish to take the full 
allocation which may be open to it. If the Commission 
assigns a smaller amount of spectrum to the holder of a 3G


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assigns a smaller amount of spectrum to the holder of a 3G 
and GSM Mobile Licence than the maximum provided in 
paragraph 3, the fee payable by Licensee shall be reduced 
pro rata.”; 
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(h) 
in Regulation 11 as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003) – 
(i) 
by inserting before “Licence” in each place where it occurs 
the following “3G and GSM Mobile”, but not before


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the following “3G and GSM Mobile”, but not before 
“Licence fee” or “Licence Fee” where they occur; and 
(ii) 
by inserting after paragraph (7) the following paragraph: 
“(8) The annual spectrum fees for a 3G and GSM Mobile 
Licence granted on foot of a transfer are the outstanding 
fees, if any, and annual fees, as specified in paragraphs (1), 
(2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this Regulation, that apply each 
time a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence is renewed, with


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time a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence is renewed, with 
respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(i) 
in Regulation 13(9) as inserted by Regulation 4(1)(c) of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence 
(Amendment) and Interim Licensing) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 
265 of 2021) by deleting subparagraphs (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f); 
(j) 
by inserting after Regulation 13 as inserted by Regulation 4(1)(c) 
of the Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence


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of the Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence 
(Amendment) and Interim Licensing) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 
265 of 2021) the following new Regulation 14: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
14. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use


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Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) Where rights of use for radio frequencies are attached to 
a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence together with a 2.1 GHz Band 
Liberalised Use Licence are being transferred in accordance with


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Liberalised Use Licence are being transferred in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations, the Commission shall grant 
a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence together with a 2.1 GHz Band 
Liberalised Use Licence to the Transferee in respect of said rights. 
Application for the grant of a 3G and GSM Mobile Licence 
together with a 2.1 GHz Band Liberalised Use Licence shall be 
made by a Transferee to the Commission in writing and in such


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made by a Transferee to the Commission in writing and in such 
form as may be determined by the Commission from time to time. 
(5) Application for the grant of a 2.1 GHz Band Spectrum 
Lease Licence shall be made by a Lessee to the Commission in 
writing and in such form as may be determined by the 
Commission from time to time. The Commission may grant a 2.1 
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GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to a Lessee in accordance 
with the Transfer and Lease Regulations.


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with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(6) A 2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 2, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(7) The commencement date and expiry date of a 2.1 GHz 
Band Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission


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Band Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission 
with reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the 2.1 GHz Band 
Spectrum Lease Licence. A 2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease 
Licence to which these Regulations apply shall in any event 
expire on or before the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant 
Lessor. 
(8) A 2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence may be 
suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with


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suspended or withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with 
the EECC Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the 
relevant Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(k) 
in the text, as amended by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003), setting out the form of 
a licence cover page that occurs before Schedule 1 – 
(i) 
by inserting above “WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT,


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(i) 
by inserting above “WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 
1926” the following “Schedule 1”; 
(ii) 
by inserting under “WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (THIRD 
GENERATION AND GSM MOBILE TELEPHONY 
LICENCE) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2003” the 
following “Third Generation and GSM Mobile Telephony 
Licence”; 
(iii) by substituting for “Second Schedule” the following “Part 
2”; 
(iv) by substituting for “the First – third schedules to” the 
following “Parts 1, 3 and 3 of”; 
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following “Parts 1, 3 and 3 of”; 
(v) 
by substituting for “Schedule 5” the following “Part 5”; 
(l) 
by renaming Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 3, Schedule 4, and 
Schedule 5, each as inserted by Regulation 1(4) of the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 340 of 2003), as “Part 1”, “Part 2”, 
“Part 3”, “Part 4” and “Part 5” respectively; 
(m) by renaming Schedule 6, as inserted by Regulation 4(1)(a) of the


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(m) by renaming Schedule 6, as inserted by Regulation 4(1)(a) of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence 
(Amendment) and Interim Licensing) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 
265 of 2021), as “Schedule 2”; 
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(n) 
by inserting after renamed Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out 
in Schedule 12 of these Regulations.  
 
26. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Third Party Business Radio Licence) 
Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 646 of 2005) are amended: 
(a) 
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Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 646 of 2005) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Commission” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Harmful Interference” 
the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;


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“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
 ‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iii) by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the following 
definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and


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to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
a Third Party Business Radio Licence; or 
(b) 
a Third Party Business Radio Spectrum Lease 
Licence;”; 
(iv) by inserting after the definition of “Third Party Business 
Radio” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Third Party Business Radio Licence’ or ‘TPBR Licence’ 
means a Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted


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means a Licence in the form set out in Schedule 1 granted 
under section 5 of the Act of 1926, to keep and have 
possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the State for 
the purpose of Third Party Business Radio services in 
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set 
out therein and the matters prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Third Party Business Radio Spectrum Lease Licence’ or 
‘TPBR Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a Licence in the


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‘TPBR Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a Licence in the 
form set out in Schedule 2 granted under section 5 of the 
Act of 1926, to keep and have possession of Apparatus in a 
specified place in the State for the purpose of Third Party 
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Business Radio services in accordance with and subject to 
the terms and conditions set out therein and the matters 
prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;


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‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
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‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;”; 
(b) 
in Regulation 3 by substituting for paragraph (4) the following 
paragraph: 
“4. A TPBR Licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 1 
to these Regulations with such variation (if any) (whether by 
addition, deletion or alteration) as the Commission may 
determine from time to time or in any particular case.”; 
(c) 
in Regulation 4 by substituting for paragraph (1) the following 
paragraph:


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(c) 
in Regulation 4 by substituting for paragraph (1) the following 
paragraph: 
“(1) A Third Party Business Radio Licence shall (unless it has 
been revoked) be in force for a maximum period of five years 
from the date on which it comes into operation and shall then 
expire. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Third Party Business 
Radio Licence granted on foot of a Transfer shall expire no later 
than the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Transferee.”; 
(d) 
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than the expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Transferee.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 5 -  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by substituting for “Schedule” the 
following “Licence”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (2) by substituting for “these Regulations;” the 
following “these Regulations, where they apply;”; 
(iii)  by deleting paragraph (4); 
(iv)  by substituting for paragraph (5) the following paragraph: 
“(5) if the address of the Primary Licensee or the Secondary


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“(5) if the address of the Primary Licensee or the Secondary 
Licensee changes, the Primary Licensee or Secondary 
Licensee shall, as soon as possible, notify the Commission 
in writing of the change;”; 
(v) 
by substituting for paragraph (7) the following paragraph: 
“(7) the Primary Licensee shall ensure that the Secondary 
Licensee is contractually obliged to provide to the Primary 
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Licensee such details as the Commission may request from 
time to time; and”; 
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Licensee such details as the Commission may request from 
time to time; and”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 6 – 
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by inserting before “Licences” the 
following “TPBR”; 
(ii) 
in paragraph (4) by inserting before “Licence” the 
following “TPBR”; 
(f) 
by substituting for Regulation 7 the following Regulation: 
“7 (1) The following fees shall apply on the grant of a TPBR 
Licence subject to Regulation 4(1): 
Where the TPBR Licence is a TPBR Licence to which these


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Licence subject to Regulation 4(1): 
Where the TPBR Licence is a TPBR Licence to which these 
Regulations apply the Primary Licensee shall pay a fee of €1000 
per 12.5 kHz channel per year for the duration of the licence. 
(2) The fees for a TPBR Licence granted on foot of a Transfer are 
the outstanding fees, if any, and annual fees specified in 
paragraph (1) with respect to the rights being transferred.”; 
(g) 
by substituting for Regulation 9 the following Regulation:


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(g) 
by substituting for Regulation 9 the following Regulation: 
“9. These Regulations apply to Third Party Business Radio 
Licences and Third Party Business Radio Spectrum Lease 
Licences.”; 
(h) 
by inserting after Regulation 9 the following new Regulation 10 
and Regulation 11: 
“Amendment, Withdrawal and Suspension  
10. (1) The Commission may amend the Licence from time 
to time where objectively justifiable and in a proportionate 
manner. Any amendment shall be made subject to and in


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manner. Any amendment shall be made subject to and in 
accordance with the EECC Regulations, and any other 
requirements under applicable national or European Union law. 
(2) Without prejudice to paragraph (1) of this Regulation, at 
the request of the Licensee, the Commission may, if it considers 
it appropriate to do so, amend the Licence by adding to, deleting 
from or altering the radio frequency spectrum specified in the 
Licence on which the Apparatus may be used. Any such


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Licence on which the Apparatus may be used. Any such 
amendment shall be effected by notice in writing from the 
Commission specifying the amendment and given to the Licensee 
or sent to the Licensee at the address specified in the Licence or 
notified to the Commission pursuant to the Licence. 
(3) A Licence may be suspended or withdrawn by the 
Commission in accordance with the EECC Regulations, and any 
other requirements under applicable national or European 
Community law.


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other requirements under applicable national or European 
Community law. 
Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
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11. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) 
The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) 
The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) 
The Commission may grant a TPBR Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee following the approval of the relevant Lease 
by the Commission in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations 
(5) 
A TPBR Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 2,


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Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 2, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) 
The commencement date and expiry date of a TPBR 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the TPBR Spectrum Lease


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relevant Lease and shall be specified in the TPBR Spectrum Lease 
Licence. A TPBR Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or before the 
expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) 
A TPBR Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or 
withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
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Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(i) 
by renaming the Schedule as “Schedule 1”; 
(j) 
by inserting after the new Schedule 1 a new Schedule 2 as set out 
in Schedule 13 of these Regulations.  
 
27. The Wireless Telegraphy (Third Party Trial Licence) Regulations, 2005 
(S.I. No. 114 of 2005) are amended by deleting Regulation 5(3). 
 
28. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Use of the Band 380-400MHz by


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28. (1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Use of the Band 380-400MHz by 
Emergency Services) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 324 of 2008) are amended: 
(a) 
in Regulation 2(1) – 
(i) 
by inserting after the definition of “Commission” the 
following definition: 
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“ ‘EECC Regulations’ means the European Union 
(Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 
No. 444 of 2022);”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Emergency service” the 
following definitions:


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(ii) 
by inserting after the definition of “Emergency service” the 
following definitions: 
“ ‘Emergency Services Digital Radio Licence’ or ‘ESDR 
Licence’ means a Licence in the form set out in Schedule 2 
granted under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep, install, 
maintain, work and use, anywhere in the State, apparatus 
for wireless telegraphy that is used for the provision of 
electronic communications services in the spectrum bands 
380-385MHz and 390-395MHz, in accordance with and


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380-385MHz and 390-395MHz, in accordance with and 
subject to the terms and conditions set out therein and the 
matters prescribed in these Regulations; 
‘Emergency Services Digital Radio Spectrum Lease 
Licence’ or ‘ESDR Spectrum Lease Licence’ means a 
Licence in the form set out in Schedule 3 granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep, install, maintain, work 
and use, anywhere in the State, apparatus for wireless 
telegraphy that is used for the provision of electronic


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telegraphy that is used for the provision of electronic 
communications services in the spectrum bands 380-
385MHz and 390-395MHz, in accordance with and subject 
to the terms and conditions set out therein and the matters 
prescribed in these Regulations;”; 
(iii)  by inserting after the definition of “Insolvency related 
event” the following definitions: 
“ ‘Lease’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease


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Regulations; 
‘Lessee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations; 
‘Lessor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations;”; 
(iv)  by substituting for the definition of “Licence” the 
following definition: 
“ ‘Licence’ means a non-exclusive licence granted under 
section 5 of the Act of 1926 in accordance with and subject 
to the matters prescribed in these Regulations to keep and 
have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the


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have possession of Apparatus in a specified place in the 
State, being one of: 
(a) 
an ESDR Licence; or 
(b) 
an ESDR Spectrum Lease Licence;”; 
(v) 
by inserting after the definition of “Regulations” the 
following definitions: 
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“ ‘Transfer’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transfer and Lease Regulations’ means the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Transfer and Lease of Individual Rights of Use 
for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic


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for Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic 
Communications Networks and Services) Regulations, 
2025 (S.I. No.   of 2025); 
‘Transferee’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations; 
‘Transferor’ has the meaning set out in the Transfer and 
Lease Regulations;” 
(b) 
by substituting for Regulation 3(1) the following Regulation: 
“3. (1) These Regulations apply to ESDR Licences and ESDR 
Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
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“3. (1) These Regulations apply to ESDR Licences and ESDR 
Spectrum Lease Licences.”; 
(c) 
by substituting for Regulation 7 the following Regulation: 
“7. An ESDR Licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 
2 with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 8 by substituting for the first occurrence of


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Regulations.”; 
(d) 
in Regulation 8 by substituting for the first occurrence of 
“licence” the following “ESDR Licence”; 
(e) 
in Regulation 9 –  
(i) 
in paragraph (1) by substituting for “licence.” the following 
“ESDR Licence.”; 
(ii) 
by substituting for paragraph (2) the following paragraph: 
“(2) Any ESDR Licence that is renewed shall, subject to 
these Regulations and unless previously surrendered by the 
licensee or unless or until it is revoked or subsequently


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licensee or unless or until it is revoked or subsequently 
renewed by the Commission, and subject to any suspension 
thereof, continue in force for such period (not being more 
than one year) beginning on the applicable anniversary of 
the date on which the licence was first granted or, in the 
case of an ESDR Licence granted on foot of a Transfer, 
beginning on the applicable anniversary of the Transferor’s 
Licence, which date shall be specified in the licence.”;


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Licence, which date shall be specified in the licence.”; 
(iii) in each of paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) by substituting for “a 
licence” in each place where it occurs the following “an 
ESDR Licence”; 
(f) 
in Regulation 10 –  
(i) 
by substituting for paragraph (1) the following paragraph: 
“(1) The fees set out in Schedule 1 shall be paid prior to the 
grant or renewal of an ESDR Licence. The fee set out in 
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Schedule 1 shall be indexed to reflect the annual rate of 
inflation, using the Consumer Price Index published by the 
Central Statistics Office. Indexation shall first occur on the 
12-month anniversary of the date on which a licence was 
first granted and shall occur annually thereafter”; 
(ii) 
by inserting after paragraph (6) the following paragraph: 
“(7) The fees for an ESDR Licence granted on foot of a 
Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and renewal fees


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Transfer are the outstanding fees, if any, and renewal fees 
specified in paragraph 1 of this Regulation with respect to 
the rights being transferred, except that indexation of the 
fees using the Consumer Price Index shall be determined 
using the month of August 2008 as the baseline date for the 
Consumer Price Index and shall occur annually on renewal 
of the Licence.”; 
(g) 
in Regulation 11 by deleting paragraph (d); 
(h) 
by inserting after Regulation 15 the following new Regulation 16:


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(h) 
by inserting after Regulation 15 the following new Regulation 16: 
“Spectrum Transfers and Leases 
16. (1) The Licensee shall notify the Commission of its 
intention to Transfer or Lease any rights of use for radio 
frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with the 
Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(2) The Licensee may only Transfer or Lease the rights of use 
for radio frequencies attaching to a Licence in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations.


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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(3) The Commission may grant a Licence to a Transferee in 
accordance with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
(4) The Commission may grant an ESDR Spectrum Lease 
Licence to a Lessee in accordance with the Transfer and Lease 
Regulations. 
(5) An ESDR Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3, 
with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or


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with such variation, if any, whether by addition, deletion or 
alteration as the Commission may determine from time to time or 
in any particular case in accordance with the EECC Regulations. 
(6) The commencement date and expiry date of an ESDR 
Spectrum Lease Licence shall be set by the Commission with 
reference to the commencement date and expiry date of the 
relevant Lease and shall be specified in the ESDR Spectrum 
Lease Licence. An ESDR Spectrum Lease Licence to which these


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Lease Licence. An ESDR Spectrum Lease Licence to which these 
Regulations apply shall in any event expire on or before the 
expiry date of the Licence of the relevant Lessor. 
(7) An ESDR Spectrum Lease Licence may be suspended or 
withdrawn by the Commission in accordance with the EECC 
Regulations, including if the associated Licence of the relevant 
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Lessor has been suspended or withdrawn under these 
Regulations.”; 
(i) 
by renaming the Schedule as “Schedule 1”; 
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Regulations.”; 
(i) 
by renaming the Schedule as “Schedule 1”; 
(j) 
by substituting for the text of Schedule 1 the following: 
“The annual fee for an ESDR Licence granted under these 
Regulations shall be €100,000 for each 2 x 1MHz of spectrum 
allocated with that ESDR Licence. Fees shall be calculated on a 
pro rata basis according to the amount of spectrum allocated; for 
example, if 1 x 1MHz is allocated to an ESDR Licence then the


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example, if 1 x 1MHz is allocated to an ESDR Licence then the 
applicable licence fee would be €50,000. Fees shall be indexed to 
reflect the annual rate of inflation using the Consumer Price Index 
published by the Central Statistics Office.”; 
(k) 
by inserting after Schedule 1 a new Schedule 2 as set out in 
Schedule 14 of these Regulations;  
(l) 
by inserting after new Schedule 2 a new Schedule 3 as set out in 
Schedule 15 of these Regulations.  
 
29. The 
Wireless 
Telegraphy 
(Wireless


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Schedule 15 of these Regulations.  
 
29. The 
Wireless 
Telegraphy 
(Wireless 
Public 
Address 
System) 
Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 304 of 2006) are amended by deleting Regulation 
5(6). 
 
Revocation of the Wireless Telegraphy (Transfer of Spectrum Rights of Use) 
Regulations 2014 
30. The Wireless Telegraphy (Transfer of Spectrum Rights of Use) 
Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 34 of 2014) are revoked. 
  
 
 
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SCHEDULE 1 
 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 489 of 2019


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SCHEDULE 1 
 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 489 of 2019 
 
SCHEDULE 3 – 400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
Wireless Telegraphy (400 MHz Band Licences) Regulations 
 
400 MHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence 
 
The Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 1926) grants the following licence to 
[INSERT LICENSEE NAME] of [INSERT LICENSEE ADDRESS] (“the


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[INSERT LICENSEE NAME] of [INSERT LICENSEE ADDRESS] (“the 
Licensee”). The Licensee is hereby authorised to keep, have possession of, 
install, maintain, work and use apparatus as specified in Part One of this Licence 
subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained in this licence and in 
the Wireless Telegraphy (400 MHz Band Licences) Regulations, 2019 (S.I. No. 
489 of 2019). 
 
This Licence shall come in to effect on DD/MM/YYYY and subject to


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489 of 2019). 
 
This Licence shall come in to effect on DD/MM/YYYY and subject to 
revocation, suspension or withdrawal, expires on DD/MM/YYYY. 
 
Signed: __________________________ 
 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
 
Date of Issue: ____________________ 
 
 
 
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Part One 
Spectrum Assigned to Licensee 
From ______MHz to ______MHz 
 
Part Two 
The Apparatus to which this Licence applies 
Equipment Description 
Manufacturer 
Model


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The Apparatus to which this Licence applies 
Equipment Description 
Manufacturer 
Model 
 
 
 
 
Part Three 
Apparatus Location and Details 
Region 
County 
Site 
Identity 
Eastings 
Northings 
Maximum 
EIRP 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part Four 
Licence Conditions 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 2 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 593 of 2023 
 
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SCHEDULE 2 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 593 of 2023 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY 
(FIXED RADIO LINK LICENCE) 
REGULATIONS, 2023 
Fixed Radio Link Spectrum Lease Licence 
 
Part 1 
 
Licence Number: ......................................................... 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 6(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of


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conferred on it by section 6(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926), as substituted by section 182 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18 of 
2009), grants to the Licensee specified, authorisation to keep, have possession 
of, install, maintain, work and use Apparatus as specified in Part 2 of this Licence 
subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained in Regulation 7 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Radio Link Licence) Regulations, 2023 (S.I. No. 
593 of 2023).


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Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Radio Link Licence) Regulations, 2023 (S.I. No. 
593 of 2023). 
 
Licensee: ........................................................................ 
Address: ......................................................................... 
Licence Type: ................................................................ 
 
Commencement and Termination Dates (if applicable): 
 
The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to withdrawal or


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The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to withdrawal or 
suspension, expires on DD/MM/YY. 
 
 
Signed: .......................................................................... 
on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
 
Date: ............................................................................. 
  
 
 
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Part 2 
Licence Details 
Apparatus 
Licence Reference: Licensee: 
Address: 
 
Licence Issue Date: 
Radio 
Make: 
Model: 
Class:


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Licence Reference: Licensee: 
Address: 
 
Licence Issue Date: 
Radio 
Make: 
Model: 
Class: 
 
Antenna 
Make: 
Model: 
Class: 
Adaptive Modulation:  
Channel Plan: 
 
Locations(s) and Technical Conditions of Apparatus: 
Transmit 
Station 
Location 
Frequency 
(MHz) 
Channel 
Number 
Frequency 
Band (GHz) 
Receive 
Station 
Bearing 
(degrees) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distance 
(km) 
Emission 
Max EIRP 
(dBW) 
Bandwidth 
(MHz) 
Antenna 
Gain 
Height 
Polarisation 
dBi 
Metre 
(agl) 
H/V


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Max EIRP 
(dBW) 
Bandwidth 
(MHz) 
Antenna 
Gain 
Height 
Polarisation 
dBi 
Metre 
(agl) 
H/V 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
  
 
 
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SCHEDULE 3 
New THIRD SCHEDULE OF S.I. No. 79 of 2003 
 
THIRD SCHEDULE 
 
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 
 
Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Licence) 
Regulations, 2003 
FWALA Spectrum Lease Licence under section 5 of the Wireless


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Regulations, 2003 
FWALA Spectrum Lease Licence under section 5 of the Wireless 
Telegraph Act, 1926 to keep and have possession of Fixed Wireless Access 
Apparatus 
 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926) hereby grants the following licence to [Licensee Name] of [Licensee 
Address] (“the Licensee”).


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Address] (“the Licensee”). 
The Licensee is hereby authorised to keep and have possession of apparatus as 
specified in Part I of this Licence, subject to such apparatus being installed, 
maintained, worked and used in accordance with the terms, conditions and 
restrictions set out in the Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Wireless Access Local 
Area Licence Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 79 of 2003) (“the Regulations”), 
including but not limited to, the following:


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including but not limited to, the following: 
(1) The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with all of the conditions contained 
within the Regulations and within Parts XX to XX of this Licence. 
For the purpose of this Licence, the definitions set out in the Regulations apply. 
This Licence shall come into effect on DD/MM/YYYY (the “Licence 
Commencement Date”) and, subject to revocation, suspension or withdrawal, 
expires on DD/MM/YYYY.  
 
 
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PARTS 
 
PART I 
Licensee


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expires on DD/MM/YYYY.  
 
 
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PARTS 
 
PART I 
Licensee 
 
PART II 
Addresses for Notices 
 
PART III 
Description and Characteristics of Fixed Wireless Access Apparatus 
 
PART IV 
Technical Conditions for Fixed Wireless Access Apparatus 
 
PART V 
Minimum Loading Criteria, if applicable 
 
PART VI 
Roll-out Plan, if applicable 
 
PART VII 
Licence commencement and termination dates 
 
Part VIII 
Commitments made in the course of a competitive or comparative evaluation 
process


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Part VIII 
Commitments made in the course of a competitive or comparative evaluation 
process 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 4 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 213 of 2013 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACTS 1926 TO 2009 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (GSM FOR RAILWAY LICENCE) 
REGULATIONS 2013 
GSM for Railway Spectrum Lease Licence granted under section 5 of the


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REGULATIONS 2013 
GSM for Railway Spectrum Lease Licence granted under section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy Acts 1926 to 2009 to keep and have possession of 
GSM-R Apparatus 
 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Acts 1926 to 2009, 
hereby grants to _____________ of _____________ a licence to keep and have 
possession of Global System for Mobile Communications — Railway apparatus


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possession of Global System for Mobile Communications — Railway apparatus 
as specified in Part I of this licence. 
The Licensee shall comply with the terms and conditions and restrictions as 
prescribed by the Wireless Telegraphy (GSM for Railway Licence) Regulations 
2013 (S.I. No. 213 of 2013) and subject to which the Licence is deemed to be 
granted. 
The Licensee shall comply with the conditions set out in Part II of the Licence.


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granted. 
The Licensee shall comply with the conditions set out in Part II of the Licence. 
The Licence shall come into effect on DD/MM/YY and subject to revocation, 
suspension or withdrawal, expire on DD/MM/YY. 
 
Signed: ________________________ 
 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation. 
 
Date of issue: ___________________  
 
 
 
 
Official Stamp 
 
 
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PART I 
Statement of licensed apparatus 
 
PART II 
Technical Licence conditions


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PART I 
Statement of licensed apparatus 
 
PART II 
Technical Licence conditions 
The Licensee shall use the GSM-R apparatus only on the following radio 
frequency: 
Frequency 
 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 5 
New SCHEDULE 4 OF S.I. No. 251 of 2012 
 
SCHEDULE 4 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (LIBERALISED AND PREPARATORY


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SCHEDULE 4 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (LIBERALISED AND PREPARATORY 
LICENCES IN THE 800 MHZ, 900 MHZ AND 1800 MHZ BANDS) 
REGULATIONS 2012 
Liberalised Use Spectrum Lease Licence for terrestrial systems capable of 
providing Electronic Communications Services 
 
Licence under section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926, to keep and have 
possession of apparatus for wireless telegraphy for terrestrial systems capable of


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possession of apparatus for wireless telegraphy for terrestrial systems capable of 
providing Electronic Communications Services.  
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 5 (as substituted by section 182 of the Broadcasting 
Act 2009 (No. 18 of 2009)) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926), hereby grants to the Licensee specified [insert name of Licensee] of 
[insert address of Licensee]:


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[insert address of Licensee]:  
 
Authorisation to keep and have possession of apparatus for wireless telegraphy 
for terrestrial systems capable of providing Electronic Communications Services 
as specified in Part 2 to this Licence, subject to such apparatus being installed, 
maintained, worked and used in accordance with the terms and conditions and 
restrictions set out in the Wireless Telegraphy (Liberalised Use Licence and 
Preparatory Licences in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band)


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Preparatory Licences in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band) 
Regulations, 2012 (S.I. No. 251 of 2012) (“the Regulations”), including, but not 
limited to, the following:  
(1) 
The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with all of the conditions 
contained within Parts 1 to 4 of this Licence. 
This Licence shall come into effect on DD/MM/YY (the “Licence 
Commencement Date”) and, subject to revocation, suspension or withdrawal, 
expires on DD/MM/YY (the “Licence Expiry Date”).


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expires on DD/MM/YY (the “Licence Expiry Date”). 
 
Signed: ________________________ 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation  
 
Date of Issue: ___________________ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Official Stamp 
 
 
[99]  71 
 
 
Part 1 
Lease Commencement and Expiry dates per Spectrum Block or part thereof 
Authorised 
Band 
Name 
of 
Spectrum 
Block  
Uplink 
/ 
Downlink 
Frequency 
Assigned  
Commencement 
Date 
per 
Spectrum Block  
Expiry 
Date per 
Spectrum 
Block  
800, 900 or


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Commencement 
Date 
per 
Spectrum Block  
Expiry 
Date per 
Spectrum 
Block  
800, 900 or 
1800MHz as 
appropriate 
Block A, B, 
C etc. 
From  
______MHz 
to 
______ 
MHz 
DD Month  
YYYY 
DD 
Month  
YYYY 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part 2 
The Apparatus to which this Lease Licence applies 
Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Terrestrial 
System 
Equipment 
Description 
Manufacturer 
Model  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part 3 
Apparatus Location and Details 
 
(1) 
800 MHz band 
Site 
Identity 
Eastings 
Northings


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Part 3 
Apparatus Location and Details 
 
(1) 
800 MHz band 
Site 
Identity 
Eastings 
Northings 
Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Maximum 
EIRP2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 EIRP is the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power  
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(2) 
900 MHz band 
Site 
Identity 
Eastings 
Northings 
Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Maximum 
EIRP 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) 
1800 MHz band 
Site 
Identity 
Eastings 
Northings 
Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Maximum 
EIRP 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part 4 
Licence Conditions


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Northings 
Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Maximum 
EIRP 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part 4 
Licence Conditions 
The Licence conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
[99]  73 
 
SCHEDULE 6 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 435 of 2002 
 
THIRD SCHEDULE 
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 
Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Radio Systems) Regulations, 2002 
Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence under section 5 of the


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Mobile Radio Systems Spectrum Lease Licence under section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraph Act, 1926 to keep and have possession of apparatus for 
wireless telegraphy for a mobile radio system 
 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926) hereby grants the following licence to [Licensee Name] of [Licensee 
Address] (“the Licensee”).


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Address] (“the Licensee”). 
The Licensee is hereby authorised to keep and have possession of apparatus as 
specified in Part I of this Licence, subject to such apparatus being installed, 
maintained, worked and used in accordance with the terms, conditions and 
restrictions set out in the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Radio Systems 
Regulations), 2002 (S.I. No. 435 of 2002) (“the Regulations”).  
The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with all of the conditions contained


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The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with all of the conditions contained 
within the Regulations and within Parts XX to XX of this Licence. 
For the purpose of this Licence, the definitions set out in the Regulations apply. 
This Licence shall come into effect on DD/MM/YYYY (the “Licence 
Commencement Date”) and, subject to revocation, suspension or withdrawal, 
expires on DD/MM/YYYY.  
 
Signed:  _________________________________________________


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expires on DD/MM/YYYY.  
 
Signed:  _________________________________________________ 
                on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
 
Date: ______________________________________________________ 
 
 
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PARTS 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance 
with the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
Part I 
Type of Mobile Radio System 
 
Part II 
Licensee 
 
Part III 
Addresses for Notices 
 
Part IV


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Type of Mobile Radio System 
 
Part II 
Licensee 
 
Part III 
Addresses for Notices 
 
Part IV 
Description and Characteristics of Mobile Radio System 
 
Part V 
Technical Conditions of Mobile Radio System 
 
Part VI 
Loading Criteria (if applicable) 
 
Part VII 
Roll-Out Plan (if applicable) 
 
 
[99]  75 
 
SCHEDULE 7 
New SCHEDULE 2 OF S.I. No. 282 of 2018 
 
SCHEDULE 2 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE WITH


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SCHEDULE 2 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE WITH 
COMPLEMENTARY GROUND COMPONENT) REGULATIONS 2018 
Mobile Satellite Service with Complementary Ground Component Spectrum 
Lease Licence, granted under section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of


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conferred on it by section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926), hereby grants the following licence to _______________of 
______________. 
The Licensee is hereby authorised to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, 
work and use apparatus as specified in Part 1 of this Licence subject to the terms 
and conditions set out in the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Satellite Service with 
Complementary Ground Component) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 282 of 2018),


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Complementary Ground Component) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 282 of 2018), 
including but not limited to, the following: 
The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with the conditions as to geo- 
graphical location, technical conditions, Licensed frequencies and Rollout Plan 
set out in Parts 1 to 4 inclusive of this Licence. 
This licence shall come into effect on DD/MM/YYYY (the “Licence 
Commencement Date”) and subject to revocation, suspension or withdrawal, 
expires on DD/MM/YYYY.


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Commencement Date”) and subject to revocation, suspension or withdrawal, 
expires on DD/MM/YYYY. 
Signed: _____________________________ 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation  
Date of Issue: _______________________ 
 
 
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Part 1 
Apparatus to which this Licence applies 
Index 
Manufacturer 
Description 
(Base 
Station, 
Temporary Base 
Station or Earth 
Station) 
Equipment 
Reference 
 
 
 
 
 
Part 2 
Geographical Location of Apparatus


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Station) 
Equipment 
Reference 
 
 
 
 
 
Part 2 
Geographical Location of Apparatus 
Equipment Reference 
Easting 
Northing 
 
 
 
 
Part 3 
Technical Conditions 
 
Part 4 
Licensed Frequencies 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
[99]  77 
 
SCHEDULE 8 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 158 of 2018 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
Wireless Telegraphy (National Point-to-Point Licences) Regulations


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WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
Wireless Telegraphy (National Point-to-Point Licences) Regulations 
26 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence 
The Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926 (No. 45 of 1926) and Section 9(1) of the 
Communications Regulation Act 2002 (No. 20 of 2002) grants the following 
licence to [INSERT LICENSEE NAME] of [INSERT LICENSEE ADDRESS]


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licence to [INSERT LICENSEE NAME] of [INSERT LICENSEE ADDRESS] 
(“the Licensee”). The Licensee is hereby authorised to keep, have possession of, 
install, maintain, work and use apparatus as specified in part one of this Licence 
subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained in this licence and in 
the Wireless Telegraphy (National Point-to-Point Block Licences) Regulations 
2018 (S.I. No. 158 of 2018). 
This Licence shall come in to effect on DD/MM/YYYY (the “Licence


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2018 (S.I. No. 158 of 2018). 
This Licence shall come in to effect on DD/MM/YYYY (the “Licence 
Commencement Date”) and subject to revocation, suspension or withdrawal, 
expires on DD/MM/YYYY 
 
Signed: ___________________________________ 
 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation  
 
Date of Issue: ___________________________________ 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
78  [99] 
 
Part 1 
Description of apparatus 
Site Name 
Transmit 
Frequency 
Receive 
Frequency 
Channel 
Number 
Channel 
Bandwidth 
 
Part 2 
Places at which the Licensee is authorised to keep and have possession of 
the Apparatus 
Site Name 
Eastings 
Northings 
 
Part 3 
Details of spectrum 
Block Number 
Transmit Frequency 
GHz 
Receive Frequency GHz 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 9 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 369 of 2009 
 
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SCHEDULE 9 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 369 of 2009 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and 
Maritime Services) REGULATIONS, 2009 
Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and Maritime Services Spectrum Lease 
Licence 
 
PART 1 
Licence Number: __________________________  
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 6 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of


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conferred on it by section 6 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926), transferred to the Commission for Communications Regulation by section 
4 of the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 22 of 2007), 
grants to the Licensee specified, authorisation to keep, have possession of, 
install, maintain, work and use apparatus for wireless telegraphy as specified in 
Part 2 of this Licence subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained


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Part 2 of this Licence subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained 
in Regulation 7 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Radiodetermination, Air Traffic and 
Maritime Services) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 369 of 2009) 
 
Licensee: __________________________________________ 
Address: __________________________________________ 
Licence Type: ______________________________________ 
Commencement and Termination Dates (if applicable):


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Commencement and Termination Dates (if applicable): 
The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to revocation, 
withdrawal or surrender, shall expire on DD/MM/YY. 
 
Signed: ____________________________________________ 
on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
 
Date: ______________________________________________ 
 
Official Stamp 
  
 
 
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PART 2 
 
Description and Characteristics of Apparatus 
 
Locations(s) of Apparatus


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PART 2 
 
Description and Characteristics of Apparatus 
 
Locations(s) of Apparatus 
 
Technical Conditions of Apparatus 
 
and where applicable 
 
Loading Criteria 
 
Roll-Out Plan 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
[99]  81 
 
SCHEDULE 10 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 96 of 2024 
 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY 
(SATELLITE EARTH STATION


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SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY 
(SATELLITE EARTH STATION 
LICENCE) REGULATIONS, 2024 
Satellite Earth Station Spectrum Lease Licence 
Part 1 
 
Licence Number: ......................................................... 
 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 6(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926), as substituted by section 182 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18 of


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1926), as substituted by section 182 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18 of 
2009), grants to the Licensee specified, authorisation to keep, have possession 
of, install, maintain, work and use Apparatus as specified in Part 2 of this Licence 
subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained in Regulation 7 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Satellite Earth Station Licence) Regulations, 2024 (S.1. 
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Wireless Telegraphy (Satellite Earth Station Licence) Regulations, 2024 (S.1. 
No. 96 of 2024) 
 
Licensee: ........................................................................ 
Address:  ......................................................................... 
Satellite Earth Station type: ......................................... 
 
Commencement and Termination Dates (if applicable): 
The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to withdrawal or


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The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to withdrawal or 
suspension, expires on DD/MM/YY unless renewed in accordance with these 
Regulations. 
 
Signed: .......................................................................... 
on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
 
Date: ............................................................................. 
 
  
 
 
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Part 2 
Licence Details 
Apparatus 
Licence Reference: 
Radio 
Make:


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Part 2 
Licence Details 
Apparatus 
Licence Reference: 
Radio 
Make: 
Earth Station Reference Name: 
Model: 
Class: 
SES Licence Type: 
• 
Fixed: 
o Transmit/receive; 
o Transmit or receive; or 
o Receive only. 
Antenna Make: 
Model: 
• 
Transportable 
Class: 
Licensee Name: 
Licensee Address: 
Vehicle Registration Number (for 
Transportable Satellite Earth Stations): 
Licence Issue Date: 
 
 
 
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SES


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Licence Issue Date: 
 
 
 
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Location(s) and Technical Conditions of Apparatus: 
SES 
Geographic 
Location 
Frequency 
Band (GHz) 
Centre 
Frequencies 
(GHz) 
Bandwidth(s) 
(MHz) 
Space 
Station 
Max EIRP (dBW) Space Station 
Orbital 
Longitude 
(Degrees 
E/W) 
Earth 
Station Co- 
Ordinates 
Antenna 
Gain Height Polarisation 
dBi 
Meter 
(agl) 
HN 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 11 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 266 of 2024 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (TELEMETRY LICENCE) 
REGULATIONS, 2024 Telemetry Spectrum Lease Licence 
Part 1 
 
Licence Number: ......................................................... 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 6(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of


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conferred on it by section 6(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 
1926), as substituted by section 182 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18 of 
2009), grants to the Licensee specified, authorisation to keep, have possession 
of, install, maintain, work and use Apparatus as specified in Parts 3 and 4 of this 
Licence subject to the Licensee observing the conditions contained in Regulation 
7 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Telemetry Licence) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 266 
of 2024).


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7 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Telemetry Licence) Regulations, 2024 (S.I. 266 
of 2024). 
Licensee: ........................................................................ 
Address: ......................................................................... 
Licence Type: ................................................................ 
 
Commencement and Termination Dates (if applicable): 
 
The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to withdrawal or


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The Licence comes into effect on DD/MM/YY and, subject to withdrawal or 
suspension, expires on DD/MM/YY. 
 
Signed: .......................................................................... 
on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
Date: ............................................................................. 
 
 
[99]  85 
 
Part 2 
Frequency assignment, commencement and expiry dates of Licence 
Frequency assignment 
Commencement Date 
Expiry Date 
 
Part 3


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Frequency assignment 
Commencement Date 
Expiry Date 
 
Part 3 
Apparatus to which this Licence applies 
Equipment Index Reference 
Equipment 
Description 
Manufacturer 
Model 
 
Part 4 
Apparatus location and details 
Frequency 
Site 
Identity 
Latitude 
(decimal 
degrees) 
Longitude 
(decimal 
degrees) 
Equipment Index 
Reference 
ERP 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
86  [99] 
 
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the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
86  [99] 
 
SCHEDULE 12 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 345 of 2002 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (THIRD GENERATION AND GSM 
LICENCE) REGULATIONS, 2002 (AS AMENDED) 
2.1 GHz Band Spectrum Lease Licence 
Licence under section 5 of the Act of 1926 to keep and have possession of 
Liberalised Apparatus for wireless telegraphy for terrestrial systems capable of 
providing Electronic Communications Services.


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providing Electronic Communications Services. 
The Commission for Communications Regulation, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on it by section 5 of the Act of 1926, hereby grants the following 
licence to [LICENSEE NAME] of [LICENSEE ADDRESS] (“the Licensee”). 
The Licensee is hereby authorised to keep and have possession of Liberalised 
Apparatus for wireless telegraphy for terrestrial systems capable of providing 
Electronic Communications Services as specified in Part 2 of this Licence,


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Electronic Communications Services as specified in Part 2 of this Licence, 
subject to such apparatus being installed, maintained, worked and used in 
accordance with the terms, conditions and restrictions set out in the Wireless 
Telegraphy (Third Generation and GSM Licence) Regulations, 2002 (S.I No. 
345 of 2002) (as amended) (“the Regulations”) including but not limited to, the 
following: 
The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with all of the conditions contained


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following: 
The Licensee shall ensure that it complies with all of the conditions contained 
within the Regulations, and within Parts 1 to 4 of this Licence. 
For the purpose of this Licence, the definitions set out in the Wireless Telegraphy 
(Third Generation and GSM Licence (Amendment) and Interim Licensing) 
Regulations 2021 also apply. 
This Licence shall come in to effect on DD/MM/YYYY (the “Licence 
Commencement Date”) and, subject to suspension or withdrawal, expires on 
DD/MM/YYYY.


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Commencement Date”) and, subject to suspension or withdrawal, expires on 
DD/MM/YYYY. 
 
Signed: _________________________________________________ 
 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation  
 
Date of Issue: ____________________________________________ 
 
 
[99]  87 
 
Part 1 
Places at which the Licensee is authorised by this Licence to keep and have 
possession of Liberalised Apparatus 
Authorised 
Band 
Site Identity Easting Northing Equipment 
Index 
Reference


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Authorised 
Band 
Site Identity Easting Northing Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Maximum 
EIRP/TRP 
(dBm/5MHz) 
 
Part 2 
The Liberalised Apparatus for wireless telegraphy to which this Licence applies 
Authorised 
Band 
Equipment 
Index 
Reference 
Terrestrial 
System 
Equipment 
Description 
Manufacturer 
Model 
 
Part 3 
Radio frequency bands in which the Liberalised Apparatus is authorised by this 
Licence to be used 
The following frequency bands may be used for FDD mode operation:


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Licence to be used 
The following frequency bands may be used for FDD mode operation: 
Lessor Licence 
Number 
Mobile Transmit 
Paired with Base Station 
Transmit 
 
Use of the frequency bands shall be in compliance with the Decision of 2012. 
 
Part 4 
Licence Conditions 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
88  [99] 
 
SCHEDULE 13 
New SCHEDULE 2 OF S.I. No. 646 of 2005 
 
SCHEDULE 2


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88  [99] 
 
SCHEDULE 13 
New SCHEDULE 2 OF S.I. No. 646 of 2005 
 
SCHEDULE 2 
 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
Section 5 
 
Third Party Business Radio Spectrum Lease Licence 
 
Licence No. __________  
Licensee _____________ 
 
Postal Address In Full________________________________ 
 
 
The Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 1926) and Section 9(1) of the


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Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 1926) and Section 9(1) of the 
Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002) grants to the Licensee 
specified, authorisation to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, work and 
use apparatus as specified in Part One of this licence subject to the Licensee 
observing the conditions contained in Regulation 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy 
(Third Party Business Radio Licence) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No.646 of 2005). 
Date + Stamp


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(Third Party Business Radio Licence) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No.646 of 2005). 
Date + Stamp 
 
From____to____ 
 
Issuing Officer 
 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications Regulation 
  
 
 
[99]  89 
 
Part One 
 
Statement of authorised Apparatus 
 
To include: 
• 
Description of apparatus 
• 
Places at which the Licensee is authorised to keep and have possession 
of the Apparatus 
• 
Technical restrictions 
• 
Details of spectrum 
 
And, where applicable, 
• 
Roll-out plan 
•


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• 
Technical restrictions 
• 
Details of spectrum 
 
And, where applicable, 
• 
Roll-out plan 
• 
Minimum Loading Criteria 
• 
Commitments made in course of comparative evaluation 
 
 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
90  [99] 
 
SCHEDULE 14 
New SCHEDULE 2 OF S.I. No. 324 of 2008 
 
SCHEDULE 2 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (USE OF THE BAND 380-400MHz BY


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SCHEDULE 2 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (USE OF THE BAND 380-400MHz BY 
EMERGENCY SERVICES) REGULATIONS 2008 
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIGITAL RADIO LICENCE 
 
Part One 
Licence Number: 
 
 
Licence Fee: 
Licensee: 
 
Postal Address in full:  
 
The Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 1926) and Section 9(1) of the 
Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002), grants to the Licensee


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Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002), grants to the Licensee 
specified, authorisation to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, work and 
use apparatus as specified in part two of this Licence subject to the Licensee 
observing the conditions contained in this licence and in Regulation 11 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Use of the Band 380-400MHz by Emergency Services) 
Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 324 of 2008).


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Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 324 of 2008). 
 
The Licence comes into effect on DDMMYYYY, and unless previously revoked 
shall expire on DDMMYYYY unless renewed in accordance with these 
Regulations. 
 
Signed:________________________________________ 
 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications 
 
Date: DD/MM/YYYY 
 
 
 
[99]  91 
 
Part Two 
Statement of Authorised Apparatus 
 
Location Of Base(s) 
Nature of Service 
Frequency Assignment (Centre Frequencies) Base Transmit


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Location Of Base(s) 
Nature of Service 
Frequency Assignment (Centre Frequencies) Base Transmit 
Frequency Assignment (Centre Frequencies) Base Receive 
Deviation (kHz) 
Emission 
Max. EIRP (dBW) 
Comments/Restrictions 
Channel Plan 
 
Part 3 
Schedule of Base Station Locations 
 
Site Reference  
Site Name  
Easting  
Northing 
 
Part 4 
Licence Conditions 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 15 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 324 of 2008 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926


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SCHEDULE 15 
New SCHEDULE 3 OF S.I. No. 324 of 2008 
 
SCHEDULE 3 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT, 1926 
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY (USE OF THE BAND 380-400MHz BY 
EMERGENCY SERVICES) REGULATIONS 2008 
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIGITAL RADIO SPECTRUM LEASE 
LICENCE 
 
Part One 
Licence Number:_________________________________________________ 
Licence Fee:_____________________________________________________ 
Licensee:_______________________________________________________


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Licensee:_______________________________________________________ 
Postal Address in full:_____________________________________________ 
 
The Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 5 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (No. 45 of 1926) and Section 9(1) of the 
Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002), grants to the Licensee 
specified, authorisation to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, work and


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specified, authorisation to keep, have possession of, install, maintain, work and 
use apparatus as specified in part two of this Licence subject to the Licensee 
observing the conditions contained in this licence and in Regulation 11 of the 
Wireless Telegraphy (Use of the Band 380-400MHz by Emergency Services) 
Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 324 of 2008) 
 
The Licence comes into effect on DDMMYYYY, and unless previously revoked 
shall expire on DDMMYYYY unless renewed in accordance with these


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shall expire on DDMMYYYY unless renewed in accordance with these 
Regulations. 
 
Signed:___________________________________ 
For and on behalf of the Commission for Communications 
 
Date: DDMMYYYY 
 
 
[99]  93 
 
Part Two 
Statement of Authorised Apparatus 
 
• 
Location Of Base(s) 
• 
Nature of Service 
• 
Frequency Assignment (Centre Frequencies) Base Transmit 
• 
Frequency Assignment (Centre Frequencies) Base Receive 
• 
Deviation (kHz) 
• 
Emission 
• 
Max. EIRP (dBW) 
•


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• 
Deviation (kHz) 
• 
Emission 
• 
Max. EIRP (dBW) 
• 
Comments/Restrictions 
• 
Channel Plan 
 
Part Three 
Schedule of Base Station Locations 
• 
Site Reference  
• 
Site Name  
• 
Easting  
• 
Northing 
 
 
94  [99] 
 
 
Part Four 
Licence Conditions 
The Licence Conditions will be specified by the Commission in accordance with 
the Transfer and Lease Regulations. 
 
 
GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Commission for 
Communications Regulation, 
26 March, 2025. 
 
GARRETT BLANEY,


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Communications Regulation, 
26 March, 2025. 
 
GARRETT BLANEY, 
Chairperson, Commission for Communications 
Regulation. 
 
 
 
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (as adapted by 
the Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Alteration of Name of 
Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 373 of 2020)), in 
accordance with section 37 of the Communications Regulation Act, 2002, 
consents to the making of the foregoing Regulations.


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consents to the making of the foregoing Regulations.  
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal, 
28 March, 2025. 
 
DARRAGH O’BRIEN , 
Minister for the Environment, Climate and 
Communications. 
 
 
 
  
 
 
[99]  95 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal 
interpretation.) 
 
These Regulations provide for the transfer or lease, or both, of spectrum rights 
of use between undertakings in accordance with published procedures adopted


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of use between undertakings in accordance with published procedures adopted 
by the Commission pursuant to Regulation 33 of the European Union (Electronic 
Communications Code) Regulations 2022 on the transfer or lease of individual 
rights of use for radio spectrum. These Regulations also prescribe substitutions, 
amendments and extensions to Wireless Telegraphy Regulations in relation to 
granting and issuing licences in respect of individual rights of use for radio


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granting and issuing licences in respect of individual rights of use for radio 
spectrum for apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy for terrestrial systems providing 
Electronic Communications Services.  
 
 
96  [99] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BAILE ÁTHA CLIATH 
ARNA FHOILSIÚ AG OIFIG AN tSOLÁTHAIR 
Le ceannach díreach ó 
FOILSEACHÁIN RIALTAIS, 
BÓTHAR BHAILE UÍ BHEOLÁIN, 
CILL MHAIGHNEANN, 
BAILE ÁTHA CLIATH 8, 
D08 XAO6  
 
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KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8, 
D08 XAO6 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 197 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
 
FILM (ENHANCED CREDIT FOR LOWER BUDGET FILM) 
(AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2025 
 
 
 
 
2  [197] 
S.I. No. 197 of 2025 
 
FILM (ENHANCED CREDIT FOR LOWER BUDGET FILM) 
(AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2025 
 
The Revenue Commissioners, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by 
section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), with the


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section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), with the 
consent of the Minister for Finance, and with the consent of the Minister for 
Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in relation to the matters to 
be considered regarding the issue of certification under section 481(2), hereby 
make the following regulations: 
 
1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Film (Enhanced Credit for 
Lower Budget Film) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.


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Lower Budget Film) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. 
(2) These Regulations come into operation on 20th May 2025 as respects 
applications made on or after this date by a producer company for the enhanced 
credit for lower budget film under section 481(1C) of the Act of 1997, as inserted 
by section 48(1) of the Finance Act 2024, to apply to a certificate under section 
481(1A) of that Act. 
 
2. 
The Film Regulations 2019 (S.I. No 119 of 2019) are amended—


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481(1A) of that Act. 
 
2. 
The Film Regulations 2019 (S.I. No 119 of 2019) are amended—  
(1) by the insertion of the following Regulation after Regulation 3A: 
“Application for enhanced credit for lower budget film  
3B. (1) An application under section 481(1C) of the Act of 1997 
for a certificate issued under section 481(2)(a) of that Act to 
specify that the enhanced credit for lower budget film may apply 
shall be made in writing to the Minister in advance of


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shall be made in writing to the Minister in advance of 
commencement of the Irish production.  
(2) The Minister shall set out the manner and format of an 
application under this regulation, and the information that shall 
accompany such an application, to assist evaluation of the 
criteria: 
(a) 
that the film will be a feature film or animated film of 
feature length, 
(b) 
that one or more key creative roles in the production 
of the film will be performed by individuals who are


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of the film will be performed by individuals who are 
nationals of, or ordinarily resident in, the State or 
another EEA state, and 
(c) 
that the qualifying expenditure to be incurred on the 
production of the film is expected to be less than 
€20,000,000.   
(3)   (a)      In relation to paragraph (a) of the definition of “lower 
budget film” in section 481(1) of the Act of 1997, a 
film shall be considered a feature film or animated


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film shall be considered a feature film or animated 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 23rd May, 2025. 
[197]  3 
film of feature length where the film is intended for 
theatrical release.  
(b) 
For the purposes of subparagraph (a), a film shall be 
regarded as being intended for theatrical release 
where— 
(i) 
the film is intended for exhibition to the paying 
public at a commercial cinema or theatre in the 
State,  
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public at a commercial cinema or theatre in the 
State,  
(ii) 
the period of exhibition of the film is intended 
to be no less than 5 days, and 
(iii) the matters specified in clauses (i) and (ii) are 
provided for in the detailed finance plan that is 
submitted in accordance with Schedule 1 to 
these regulations.  
(4)    (a)    (i)    In relation to paragraph (a) of the definition of 
“key creative role” in section 481(1) of the Act 
of 1997, where a film has more than one


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“key creative role” in section 481(1) of the Act 
of 1997, where a film has more than one 
director, the key creative role may be satisfied 
by reference to any director of the film who is a 
lead director. 
(ii) 
For the purposes of clause (i), a director of a 
film shall be regarded as a lead director in 
relation to the film if the contribution made by 
them to the film in that role is greater than or 
equal to the contribution made by any other


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them to the film in that role is greater than or 
equal to the contribution made by any other 
person who is a director of that film in that role. 
(b)     (i)     In relation to paragraph (b) of the definition of 
“key creative role” in section 481(1) of the Act 
of 1997, where a film has more than one 
screenwriter, the key creative role may be 
satisfied by reference to any screenwriter of the 
film who is a lead screenwriter. 
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film who is a lead screenwriter. 
(ii) 
For the purposes of clause (i), a screenwriter of 
a film shall be regarded as a lead screenwriter 
in relation to the film if the contribution made 
by them to the film in that role is greater than or 
equal to the contribution made by any other 
person who is a screenwriter of that film in that 
role. 
(5) 
The creative roles of appropriate seniority that may meet 
the requirements of paragraph (c) of the definition of “key


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the requirements of paragraph (c) of the definition of “key 
creative role” in section 481(1) of the Act of 1997 are— 
(a) 
in relation to the production of a feature film: 
(i) 
editor, 
(ii) 
cinematographer, 
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(iii) production designer, or 
(iv) composer, 
and 
(b) 
in relation to the production of an animated film of 
feature length: 
(i) 
art director,  
(ii) 
production designer, or 
(iii) composer. 
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(iii) composer. 
(6) In any case where the Minister determines the relevant 
criteria have been met the Minister may: 
(a) 
specify when issuing a certificate in accordance with 
regulation 3 that the enhanced credit for lower budget 
film may apply if on completion of the film it satisfies 
the criteria of a lower budget film contained in section 
481 of the Act of 1997, and 
(b) 
in accordance with section 481(2)(b) of the Act of 
1997, specify in the certificate such conditions in


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1997, specify in the certificate such conditions in 
relation to the enhanced credit for lower budget film 
as the Minister may consider proper. 
(7) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where an application for 
a certificate under section 481(1A) of the Act of 1997 was 
made to the Minister prior to the amendment of these 
regulations:  
(a) 
an application may be made in accordance with this 
regulation under section 481(1C) of the Act of 1997 
on or before 3 June 2025, and 
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regulation under section 481(1C) of the Act of 1997 
on or before 3 June 2025, and 
(b) 
in making a claim for the film corporation tax credit 
under subsection (2G)(b)(ii) of section 481 of the Act 
of 1997, only expenditure incurred after 2 May 2025 
may be used in calculating the value of the enhanced 
credit for lower budget film.”, 
(2) in Regulation 7(2)(b), by the substitution of the following clause for 
clause (ii): 
“(ii) a certificate from Coimisiún na Meán (as established by the


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clause (ii): 
“(ii) a certificate from Coimisiún na Meán (as established by the 
Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022), Fís Éireann (formerly 
known as the ‘Irish Film Board’ as established by the Irish Film Board 
Act 1980), or equivalent bodies established in an EEA state, confirming 
that the body’s requirements in relation to the financial and other 
arrangements for the film have been fulfilled to the extent that the body


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arrangements for the film have been fulfilled to the extent that the body 
has agreed to release its production funding to the producer company in 
relation to the qualifying film, where the due diligence procedures 
performed by the body, prior to its issuing the certificate, have been 
approved by the Revenue Commissioners,”, 
(3) in Schedule 1, by the insertion of the following entry after Tab M: 
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“Tab N 
                     Detailed Finance Plan.”,


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[197]  5 
“Tab N 
                     Detailed Finance Plan.”, 
(4) in Schedule 2, in Tab P, by the substitution of “Fís Éireann, Coimisiún 
na Meán” for “Irish Film Board, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland”, 
and 
(5) in Schedule 3, in Tab P, by the substitution of “Fís Éireann, Coimisiún 
na Meán” for “Irish Film Board, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland”.  
 
 
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media consents to


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6  [197] 
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media consents to 
the making of these Regulations, insofar as they relate to the matters to be 
considered regarding the issue of certificates under subsection (2) of section 481. 
 
 
GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Tourism, 
Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, 
20 May, 2025. 
 
PATRICK O’DONOVAN, 
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and 
Media.


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PATRICK O’DONOVAN, 
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and 
Media. 
 
 
 
The Minister for Finance consents to the making of these Regulations. 
 
 
GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Finance, 
20 May, 2025. 
 
PASCHAL DONOHOE, 
Minister for Finance. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my hand, 
     20 May 2025 
 
 
NIALL CODY, 
    Revenue Commissioner 
 
 
 
 
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NIALL CODY, 
    Revenue Commissioner 
 
 
 
 
[197]  7 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal 
interpretation.) 
 
These Regulations amend the Film Regulations 2019 to provide an application 
process for an increased film corporation tax credit introduced by Finance Act 
2024 called the enhanced credit for lower budget film. A producer company may 
submit an application to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport


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submit an application to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport 
and Media for an enhanced percentage rate to apply to a certificate for a 
qualifying film where that film meets certain criteria relating to the employment 
of individuals in key creative roles on the production and has a qualifying 
expenditure of less than €20 million. Where the certificate states that the 
enhanced credit for lower budget film may apply, and on completion the


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enhanced credit for lower budget film may apply, and on completion the 
qualifying film has met the criteria, the film corporation tax credit is calculated 
using the higher rate. 
 
 
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ARNA FHOILSIÚ AG OIFIG AN tSOLÁTHAIR 
Le ceannach díreach ó 
FOILSEACHÁIN RIALTAIS, 
BÓTHAR BHAILE UÍ BHEOLÁIN, 
CILL MHAIGHNEANN, 
BAILE ÁTHA CLIATH 8, 
D08 XAO6  
 
Teil: 046 942 3100 
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Teil: 046 942 3100 
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DUBLIN 
PUBLISHED BY THE STATIONERY OFFICE 
To be purchased from 
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS, 
MOUNTSHANNON ROAD, 
KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8, 
D08 XAO6 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 76 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
 
AIR POLLUTION ACT 1987 (SOLID FUELS) (AMENDMENT) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
 
 
2  [76] 
 
S.I. No. 76 of 2025 
 
AIR POLLUTION ACT 1987 (SOLID FUELS) (AMENDMENT) 
REGULATIONS 2025 
 
I, DARRAGH O’BRIEN , Minister for the Environment, Climate and 
Communications, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by 53 of the Air 
Pollution Act 1987 (No. 6 of 1987) and the Climate Action and Environment


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Pollution Act 1987 (No. 6 of 1987) and the Climate Action and Environment 
(Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 
2016 (S. I. No. 393 of 2016) (as adapted by the Communications, Climate Action 
and Environment) (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) 
Order 2020 (S. I. No. 373 of 2020)), hereby make the following regulations: 
 
Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 
 
Citation and commencement


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Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 
 
Citation and commencement 
 
1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid 
Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. 
(2) These Regulations come into operation on 31 March 2025.  
 
2. 
The Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022, Regulation 
5(4) is amended - 
By substituting for Regulation 5(4)(b) the following: 
(b) 
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(b) 
subject to a market assessment, with effect from 1 September 
2030, have sulphur content less than 1% by weight on a dry ash-
free basis. 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal, 
7 March, 2025. 
 
DARRAGH O’BRIEN, 
Minister for the Environment, Climate and 
Communications. 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 14th March, 2025. 
[76]  3 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal


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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal 
interpretation.) 
 
The original regulation proposed that coal products and manufactured solid 
fuels, including manufactured part biomass products, must have sulphur content 
less than 1% by weight on a dry ash-free basis from the 1st of September 2025, 
subject to a market assessment.  
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Following the assessment, it was determined that it was not appropriate to reduce 
the sulphur level at this point and instead it should be re-assessed before 
September 2030. as such this provision is being amended in this regulation. 
 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 244 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
 
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE (DELEGATION OF 
MINISTERIAL FUNCTIONS) ORDER 2025 
 
 
 
2  [244] 
S.I. No. 244 of 2025 
 
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE (DELEGATION OF 
MINISTERIAL FUNCTIONS) ORDER 2025 
 
The Government, on the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the 
Marine and in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 2(1) of the


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Marine and in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 2(1) of the 
Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977 (No. 28 of 1977), 
hereby order as follows: 
 
1. 
This Order may be cited as the Agriculture, Food and the Marine 
(Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2025. 
 
2. 
The powers (other than the power to prosecute an offence) and duties of 
the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine conferred on him – 
(a)


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the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine conferred on him – 
(a) 
by or under the enactments specified in Part 1 of the Schedule, 
and 
(b) 
under the Regulations specified in Part 2 of the Schedule, 
are delegated to Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 6th June, 2025. 
[244]  3 
SCHEDULE 
Part 1


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"Iris Oifigiúil" of 6th June, 2025. 
[244]  3 
SCHEDULE 
Part 1 
 
Destructive Insects and Pests (Consolidation) Act 1958 (No. 11 of 1958) 
Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment) Act 1991 (No. 4 of 1991) 
Forestry Act 1988 (No. 26 of 1988) 
Forestry Act 2014 (No. 31 of 2014) 
Subsections (1A) and (1B) of section 14A of the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001 
(No. 29 of 2001) 
Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (No. 15 of 2013), in so far as it relates to 
bees. 
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Part 2


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bees. 
4  [244] 
Part 2 
 
European Communities (Marketing of Forest Reproductive Material) 
Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 618 of 2002) 
European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 722 of 2003) 
European Communities Environmental Objectives (Freshwater Pearl Mussel) 
Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 296 of 2009) 
European Union (Marketing of Vegetable Propagating and Planting Material, 
Other than Seed) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 152 of 2014)


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Other than Seed) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 152 of 2014) 
European Union (Timber and Timber Products) (Placing on the Market) 
Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 316 of 2014) 
European Union (FLEGT Licensing Scheme for Imports of Timber) Regulations 
2015 (S.I. No. 251 of 2015) 
European Union (Temporary Increase of Official Controls and Emergency 
Measures on Imports of Food and Feed of Non-animal Origin) Regulations 2020 
(S.I. No. 9 of 2020). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal,


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(S.I. No. 9 of 2020). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal, 
4 June, 2025. 
 
MICHEÁL MARTIN, 
Taoiseach. 
 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 164 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
________________ 
 
 
 
 
IMMIGRATION ACT 2004 (VISAS) (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) ORDER 2025 
 
 
 
 
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S.I. No. 164 of 2025 
 
IMMIGRATION ACT 2004 (VISAS) (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) ORDER 2025 
 
I, JIM O'CALLAGHAN, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers 
conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as 
adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title


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adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title 
of Minister) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 452 of 2020)), hereby order as follows: 
 
1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) 
(Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025. 
(2) This Order comes into operation on 12 May 2025. 
 
2. 
The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order (S.I. No. 473 of 2014) is 
amended – 
(a) 
in Schedule 1 by the deletion of “Trinidad and Tobago”. 
and 
(b)


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amended – 
(a) 
in Schedule 1 by the deletion of “Trinidad and Tobago”. 
and 
(b) 
in Schedule 5, by the insertion of “Trinidad and Tobago” after 
“Sri Lanka”. 
 
 
 
 
 
GIVEN under my Official Seal, 
6 May, 2025. 
 
JIM O’CALLAGHAN, 
Minister for Justice. 
 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 9th May, 2025. 
[164]  3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
S.I. No. 219 of 2025 
 
 
 
 
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DISTRICT COURT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) RULES 2025 
 
 
 
 
2  [219] 
S.I. No. 219 of 2025 
 
DISTRICT COURT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) RULES 2025 
 
The District Court Rules Committee, in exercise of the powers conferred on them 
by section 91 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, section 72 of the Courts of 
Justice Act 1936, section 34 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961,


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Justice Act 1936, section 34 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961, 
and section 24 of the Interpretation Act 2005, with the concurrence of the 
Minister for Justice, make the following rules of court. 
 
Dated this 25th day of April 2025. 
Paul Kelly  
(Chairperson) 
Alan Mitchell 
Joyce Good Hammond 
Ann McGarry 
Eoin Martin 
Ciara McMahon 
James Finn 
Eoin Manning 
 
I concur in the making of the following rules of court. 
 
Dated this 28th day of May 2025. 
 
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Dated this 28th day of May 2025. 
 
Jim O’Callaghan  
Minister for Justice 
 
 
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in 
"Iris Oifigiúil" of 30th May, 2025. 
[219]  3 
S.I. No. 219 of 2025 
 
DISTRICT COURT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) RULES 2025 
 
1. (1) These Rules, which shall come into operation on the 3rd day of June 
2025, may be cited as the District Court (Domestic Violence) Rules 2025. 
(2) These Rules shall be construed together with the District Court Rules


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(2) These Rules shall be construed together with the District Court Rules 
1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997) and all other District Court Rules. 
(3) The District Court Rules as amended by these Rules may be cited as the 
District Court Rules 1997 to 2025. 
 
2. 
Proceedings in the District Court under the Domestic Violence Act 2018 
(No. 6 of 2018) which were commenced but not determined before the date on 
which these Rules enter into force shall be continued and determined as if these


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which these Rules enter into force shall be continued and determined as if these 
Rules had not entered into force.  
 
3. 
The District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997) are amended by the 
substitution for Order 59 of the Order set out in Schedule 1. 
 
4. (1) The forms numbered 59.1, 59.2, 59.4, 59.5, 59.7, and 59.9 to 59.19 
inclusive in Schedule 2 shall be substituted for the forms bearing the like 
numbers respectively in Schedule C to the District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No.


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numbers respectively in Schedule C to the District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 
93 of 1997). 
(2) The forms numbered 59.3, 59.6, and 59.8 shall be deleted from Schedule 
C to the District Court Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 93 of 1997). 
 
 
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Schedule 1 
“Order 59: Domestic Violence  
 
Definitions 
1. 
In this Order- 
the “2018 Act” means the Domestic Violence Act 2018 (No. 6 of 2018), 
“Agency” means the Child and Family Agency, and


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“Agency” means the Child and Family Agency, and  
unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases used in this Order 
which are defined in section 2 of the 2018 Act have the same meaning as in the 
2018 Act. 
 
Venue 
2. 
Proceedings under this Order may be brought, heard, and determined 
before: 
(i) 
a sitting of the District Court for the Court District in which 
the applicant resides or is treated by the Court in accordance


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the applicant resides or is treated by the Court in accordance 
with section 22(2) of the 2018 Act as residing or, if the 
application is for a barring order or an emergency barring 
order, where there is situate the place in relation to which 
that application is made; or 
(ii) 
a special sitting of the District Court arranged in accordance 
with section 24(3) of the 2018 Act. 
 
Hearing otherwise than in public 
3. 
Proceedings under the 2018 Act must, subject to section 23 of the 2018


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3. 
Proceedings under the 2018 Act must, subject to section 23 of the 2018 
Act, be heard otherwise than in public. 
 
Application for Safety Order  
4. (1) An application to the Court under section 6 of the 2018 Act for a safety 
order must be made by taking the following steps:  
(a) 
the applicant must apply to the Clerk to issue a Domestic 
Violence Summons, and must provide the Clerk with the 
information necessary to complete the Summons;  
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information necessary to complete the Summons;  
(b) 
the Clerk will issue a completed Domestic Violence Summons 
(Form 59.1, Schedule C) and provide a copy to the applicant; and 
(c) 
the Clerk will serve the Domestic Violence Summons on the 
respondent in accordance with rule 13.  
(2) An order of the Court granting a safety order may be in the Form 59.2, 
Schedule C.  
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Application for Barring Order 
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5. (1) An application to the Court under section 7 of the 2018 Act for a 
barring order must be made by taking the following steps:  
(a) 
the applicant must apply to the Clerk to issue a Domestic 
Violence Summons, and must provide the Clerk with the 
information necessary to complete the Summons;  
(b) 
the Clerk will issue a completed Domestic Violence Summons 
(Form 59.1, Schedule C) and provide a copy to the applicant; and 
(c) 
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(c) 
the Clerk will serve the Domestic Violence Summons on the 
respondent in accordance with rule 13.  
(2) An order of the Court granting a barring order may be in the Form 59.4, 
Schedule C.  
 
Application for Interim Barring Order  
6. (1) An application to the Court under section 8(1) of the 2018 Act for an 
interim barring order must be made by taking the following steps:  
(a) 
the applicant must have applied to the Clerk to issue a Domestic


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(a) 
the applicant must have applied to the Clerk to issue a Domestic 
Violence Summons in which a barring order is sought, and the 
Clerk must have issued a Domestic Violence Summons (Form 
59.1, Schedule C); 
(b) 
where, having regard to the circumstances of the particular case, 
the Court considers it necessary or expedient in the interests of 
justice, the application may be made ex parte grounded on an 
affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on information on oath and in


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affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on information on oath and in 
writing sworn by the applicant; or 
(c) 
where the application is not being made ex parte, it may be made 
by motion on notice in the Form 59.5, Schedule C, to the 
respondent (such notice and a copy of the grounding affidavit or 
information to be served on the respondent at least two clear days 
before the hearing) and grounded on an affidavit sworn by the 
applicant, or on information on oath and in writing sworn by the


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applicant, or on information on oath and in writing sworn by the 
applicant.  
(2) An interim barring order may be made ex parte notwithstanding the fact 
that the summons required by rule 5 has not yet been served. 
(3) An order of the Court granting an interim barring order may be in the 
Form 59.7, Schedule C. 
(4) In any case under this rule, the Court may hear evidence viva voce and 
on oath, provided that where an interim barring order is made ex parte, copies


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on oath, provided that where an interim barring order is made ex parte, copies 
of the order and the grounding affidavit or information and a note of any oral 
evidence must be served on the respondent as soon as practicable. 
 
 
 
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Emergency Barring Order 
7. (1) An application to the Court under section 9(3) of the 2018 Act for an 
emergency barring order must, subject to sub-rule (3), be preceded by the issue


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emergency barring order must, subject to sub-rule (3), be preceded by the issue 
and service upon the respondent of a summons in the Form 59.17, Schedule C. 
(2) An application to the Court under section 9 of the 2018 Act for an 
emergency barring order: 
(i) 
may be made on the date on which the summons has been 
listed for hearing (provided the summons has been served 
on the respondent at least two clear days before the hearing) 
and grounded on an affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on


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and grounded on an affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on 
information on oath and in writing sworn by the applicant 
in the Form 59.18, Schedule C; or 
(ii) 
may, where the Court considers it necessary or expedient in 
the interests of justice having regard to the circumstances 
of the particular case, be made ex parte grounded on an 
affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on information on oath 
and in writing sworn by the applicant in the Form 59.18, 
Schedule C.


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and in writing sworn by the applicant in the Form 59.18, 
Schedule C. 
(3) An emergency barring order may be made ex parte notwithstanding the 
fact that the summons required by sub-rule (1) has not been served. 
(4) An order of the Court granting the application may be in the Form 59.19, 
Schedule C. 
(5) In any case under this rule, the Court may hear evidence viva voce and 
on oath, provided that where an emergency barring order is made ex parte, copies


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on oath, provided that where an emergency barring order is made ex parte, copies 
of the order and the grounding affidavit or information and a note of any oral 
evidence must be served on the respondent as soon as practicable. 
 
Application for Protection Order  
8. (1) An application to the Court under section 10(1) of the 2018 Act for a 
protection order must be made by taking the following steps:  
(a) 
the applicant must have applied to the Clerk to issue a Domestic


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(a) 
the applicant must have applied to the Clerk to issue a Domestic 
Violence Summons in which a safety order and/or a barring order 
is sought, and the Clerk must have issued a Domestic Violence 
Summons; 
(b) 
where, having regard to the circumstances of the particular case, 
the Court considers it necessary or expedient in the interests of 
justice, the application may be made ex parte grounded on an 
affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on information on oath and in


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affidavit sworn by the applicant, or on information on oath and in 
writing sworn by the applicant; or  
(c) 
where the application is not being made ex parte, it may be made 
by motion on notice in the Form 59.5, Schedule C, to the 
respondent (such notice and a copy of the grounding affidavit or 
information to be served on the respondent at least two clear days 
before the hearing) and grounded on an affidavit sworn by the 
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before the hearing) and grounded on an affidavit sworn by the 
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applicant, or on information on oath and in writing sworn by the 
applicant. 
(2) An order of the Court granting a protection order may be in the Form 
59.9, Schedule C.  
(3) A protection order may be made ex parte notwithstanding the fact that 
the summons required by rule 4 or rule 5 has not yet been served. 
(4) In any case under this rule, the Court may hear evidence viva voce and


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(4) In any case under this rule, the Court may hear evidence viva voce and 
on oath, provided that where a protection order is made ex parte, copies of the 
order and the grounding affidavit or information and a note of any oral evidence 
must be served on the respondent as soon as practicable. 
 
Vary Safety/ Barring/ Interim Barring/ Emergency Barring Order/ Protection 
Order 
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Order 
9. (1) An application to the Court under section 6(8) to vary a safety order, 
section 7(12) to vary a barring order, section 8(7) to vary an interim barring 
order, section 9(8) to vary an emergency barring order, or section 10(4) to vary 
a protection order, must be preceded by the issue and service of a summons in 
the Form 59.10, Schedule C. 
(2) An order of the Court granting the application may be in the Form 59.11, 
Schedule C.


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(2) An order of the Court granting the application may be in the Form 59.11, 
Schedule C. 
 
Discharge Safety/ Barring/ Interim Barring/ Emergency Barring/ Protection 
Order 
10. (1) An application to the Court under section 21 of the 2018 Act for the 
discharge of a safety order, a barring order, an interim barring order, an 
emergency barring order, or a protection order must be preceded by the issue 
and service of a summons in the Form 59.12, Schedule C.


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and service of a summons in the Form 59.12, Schedule C. 
(2) An order of the Court granting the application may be in the Form 59.13, 
Schedule C. 
 
Clerk to supply copies of orders 
11. (1) Where the Court makes, varies, or discharges a safety order or a 
protection order, the Clerk must, in accordance with section 19(1) of the 2018 
Act, give or send a certified copy of the order in question as soon as practicable: 
(a) 
to the applicant for the safety order or, in respect of a protection


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(a) 
to the applicant for the safety order or, in respect of a protection 
order, the applicant for the safety order or barring order 
concerned, 
(b) 
to the respondent to the application for the safety order or, in 
respect of a protection order, the respondent to the application for 
the safety order or barring order concerned, 
(c) 
where the Agency by virtue of section 11 of the 2018 Act made 
the application for the safety order or, in respect of a protection


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the application for the safety order or, in respect of a protection 
order, for the safety order or barring order, to the Agency, 
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by ordinary prepaid post, and 
(d) 
to the member of the Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda 
Síochána station for the area in which the person for whose 
benefit the safety order or protection order was made resides, and 
(e) 
where the order in question is a variation or discharge of a safety


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(e) 
where the order in question is a variation or discharge of a safety 
order or a protection order and the person for whose benefit the 
order was made had previously resided elsewhere, to the member 
of the Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda Síochána station for 
the area in which that person had so resided but only if that 
member had previously been sent under this rule a copy of such 
safety order or protection order or any order relating thereto,


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safety order or protection order or any order relating thereto, 
by prepaid registered post or, where so agreed with the member of the Garda 
Síochána concerned, by electronic mail. 
(2) Where the Court makes, varies, or discharges a barring order or an 
interim barring order, the Clerk must, in accordance with section 19(2) of the 
2018 Act, give or send a certified copy of the order in question as soon as 
practicable: 
(a) 
to the applicant for the barring order, 
(b)


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practicable: 
(a) 
to the applicant for the barring order, 
(b) 
to the respondent to the application for the barring order, 
(c) 
where the Agency by virtue of section 11 of the 2018 Act made 
the application for the barring order concerned, to the Agency, 
by ordinary prepaid post, and 
(d) 
to the member of the Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda 
Síochána station for the area in which is situate the place in 
relation to which the application for the barring order was made, 
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relation to which the application for the barring order was made, 
and 
(e) 
where the order in question is a variation or discharge of a barring 
order or an interim barring order and the place in respect of which 
the previous order was made is elsewhere, to the member of the 
Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda Síochána station for the 
area in which is situated that place but only if that member had 
previously been sent under this rule a copy of such barring order


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previously been sent under this rule a copy of such barring order 
or interim barring order or any order relating thereto, 
by prepaid registered post or, where so agreed with the member of the Garda 
Síochána concerned, by electronic mail. 
(3) Where the Court makes, varies, or discharges an emergency barring 
order, the Clerk must in accordance with section 19(3) of the 2018 Act, give or 
send a certified copy of the order as soon as practicable: 
(a)


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send a certified copy of the order as soon as practicable: 
(a) 
to the applicant for the emergency barring order, 
(b) 
to the respondent to the application for the emergency barring 
order, 
(c) 
where the Agency by virtue of section 11 of the 2018 Act made 
the application for the emergency barring order concerned, to the 
Agency, 
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by ordinary prepaid post, and 
(d) 
to the member of the Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda


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by ordinary prepaid post, and 
(d) 
to the member of the Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda 
Síochána station for the area in which is situate the place in 
relation to which the application for the emergency barring order 
was made, and 
(e) 
where the order in question is a variation or discharge of an 
emergency barring order and the place in respect of which the 
previous order was made is elsewhere, to the member of the 
Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda Síochána station for the


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Garda Síochána in charge of the Garda Síochána station for the 
area in which is situated that place but only if that member had 
previously been sent under this rule a copy of such emergency 
barring order or any order relating thereto, 
by prepaid registered post or, where so agreed with the member of the Garda 
Síochána concerned, by electronic mail. 
 
Clerk to notify Gardaí when Protection Order/ Interim Barring Order/ 
Emergency Barring Order ceases to have effect


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Emergency Barring Order ceases to have effect 
12. (1) Where a protection order has been made and: 
(i) 
the application for a safety order or a barring order has been 
determined, or 
(ii) 
the protection order is discharged before the application for 
a safety order or a barring order has been determined, 
the Clerk must send notice, which may be in the Form 59.14, Schedule C, that 
the protection order has ceased to have effect, by prepaid registered post or,


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the protection order has ceased to have effect, by prepaid registered post or, 
where so agreed with the member of the Garda Síochána concerned, by 
electronic mail, to the member of the Garda Síochána referred to in rule 11(1)(d) 
or (e), as the case may be. 
(2) Where an interim barring order has been made and the interim barring 
order has ceased to have effect otherwise than by expiry of the time for which 
the order is stated on its face to be in force, the Clerk must send notice, which


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the order is stated on its face to be in force, the Clerk must send notice, which 
may be in the Form 59.14, Schedule C, that the interim barring order has ceased 
to have effect, by prepaid registered post or, where so agreed with the member 
of the Garda Síochána concerned, by electronic mail, to the member of the Garda 
Síochána referred to in rule 11(2)(d) or (e), as the case may be. 
(3) Where an emergency barring order has been made and the emergency


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(3) Where an emergency barring order has been made and the emergency 
barring order has ceased to have effect otherwise than by expiry of the time for 
which the order is stated on its face to be in force, the Clerk must send notice, 
which may be in the Form 59.14, Schedule C, that the emergency barring order 
has ceased to have effect, by prepaid registered post or, where so agreed with the 
member of the Garda Síochána concerned, by electronic mail, to the member of


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member of the Garda Síochána concerned, by electronic mail, to the member of 
the Garda Síochána referred to in rule 11(3)(d) or (e), as the case may be. 
 
 
 
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Service 
13. (1) A summons issued under this Order must be served by the Clerk by 
prepaid ordinary post upon the person to whom it is directed at least seven days 
before the date fixed for the hearing of the application. Where, however, the 
Clerk, having consulted the Judge for the time being assigned to the Court


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Clerk, having consulted the Judge for the time being assigned to the Court 
District in which the summons is being issued, otherwise certifies on the 
summons that the proceedings are urgent, the summons may be served at least 
two days before the date fixed for the hearing. 
(2) The Clerk must endorse on the original of every such summons served 
the date and place of posting of the envelope containing the copy summons for


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the date and place of posting of the envelope containing the copy summons for 
service and the party to whom the envelope was posted (or such other particulars 
of service as are appropriate to the case) and that endorsement shall be prima 
facie evidence of such service. 
(3) The summons shall be deemed to be issued when it has been signed by 
the Judge or the Clerk. It shall be deemed to be served at the time at which the 
said envelope would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.


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said envelope would be delivered in the ordinary course of post. 
(4) A request for a direction under section 18(4) of the 2018 Act that a 
relevant order be served personally by a member of the Garda Síochána on a 
respondent who was not present at the sitting of the Court at which the order was 
made may be made viva voce at the time the order is made or if made 
subsequently may be made ex parte at any sitting of the Court for the Court


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subsequently may be made ex parte at any sitting of the Court for the Court 
District. The Court may in any case give such a direction of its own motion when 
the order is made. 
(5) The Court may, for the purpose of ensuring the expeditious hearing of 
applications under the 2018 Act in accordance with section 31 of the 2018 Act, 
direct or deem sufficient service of a document under the 2018 Act by other 
means, including by electronic mail, where it is satisfied that such service is


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means, including by electronic mail, where it is satisfied that such service is 
likely to bring, or has brought, the document to the attention of the person to be 
served. 
 
Effect of appeal from orders 
14. (1) In accordance with section 20 of the 2018 Act, notwithstanding the 
provisions of Order 25, rule 9(4), and Order 101, and that an appellant has 
entered into a recognisance for appeal: 
(a) 
an appeal from a safety order or a barring order shall, if the Court


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(a) 
an appeal from a safety order or a barring order shall, if the Court 
or the Circuit Court so determines (but not otherwise), stay the 
operation of the order on such terms (if any) as may be imposed 
by the court making the determination; 
(b) 
an appeal from a protection order, an interim barring order, or an 
emergency barring order shall not stay the operation of the order. 
(2) An application to the Court to stay the operation of a safety order or a


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(2) An application to the Court to stay the operation of a safety order or a 
barring order, under the terms of section 20 of the 2018 Act, may be made 
following the service and lodgment of a notice of appeal and lodgment of the 
recognisance for appeal, and when made otherwise than upon the occasion of the 
making of those orders must be preceded by the issue of a notice in the Form 
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[219]  11 
59.15, Schedule C, which must be served upon the respondent to the application 
two days before the hearing of the application. 
(3) Where the Court grants a stay on the operation of a safety order or a 
barring order, and the Clerk has previously supplied the copies of the orders as 
directed by rule 11, the Clerk must send a copy of the order granting the stay 
(which may be in the Form 59.16, Schedule C) or notice of the making of that


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(which may be in the Form 59.16, Schedule C) or notice of the making of that 
order to the same persons and in the manner directed by rule 11. 
 
Report/ascertaining the views of the child 
15. (1) An application to the Court by a party to make an order: 
(i) 
under section 12 of the 2018 Act for a care order or a 
supervision order to be made with respect to a dependent 
person concerned in the proceedings, or  
(ii) 
under section 27(2) of the 2018 Act to appoint an expert


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(ii) 
under section 27(2) of the 2018 Act to appoint an expert 
to ascertain and convey the views of a child, 
may be made at the hearing. 
(2) The Court may exercise the power of its own motion to make an order: 
(i) 
to adjourn the proceedings and give a direction under 
section 12(1) of the 2018 Act and to give such directions 
under the Child Care Act 1991 as it sees fit as to the care 
and custody of, and/or make a supervision order in respect


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and custody of, and/or make a supervision order in respect 
of, the dependent person concerned pending the outcome of 
the investigation by the Agency  
(ii) 
under section 27(2) of the 2018 Act to appoint an expert to 
ascertain and convey the views of a child, 
at any time and from time to time during the proceedings, having heard the 
parties. 
(3) Where, in accordance with sub-rule (2), the Court adjourns proceedings


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parties. 
(3) Where, in accordance with sub-rule (2), the Court adjourns proceedings 
and directs the Agency to undertake an investigation (or further investigation) of 
a dependent person’s circumstances, if the Agency is not a party to the 
proceedings, the Clerk shall as soon as possible notify the Agency (in the Form 
84.32, Schedule C, with any necessary modifications) of the Court's direction. 
(4) Where, upon so adjourning, the Court gives directions under section


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(4) Where, upon so adjourning, the Court gives directions under section 
20(2) of the Child Care Act 1991 as to the care and custody of the child or makes 
a supervision order in respect of the child pending the outcome of the 
investigation (or further investigation) by the Agency —  
(a) 
an order of the Court giving such directions shall be in the Form 
84.33, Schedule C, 
(b) 
any such supervision order shall be in the Form 84.34, Schedule


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84.33, Schedule C, 
(b) 
any such supervision order shall be in the Form 84.34, Schedule 
C, and the order shall be served upon each person directly affected 
thereby. 
(5) Where the Court grants an application for an order to appoint an expert 
to ascertain and convey the views of a child, or makes such an order of its own 
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motion, the order requisitioning the report shall be in the Form 58.52, Schedule 
C, with the necessary modifications.” 
 
 
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Schedule 2 
No. 59.1


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C, with the necessary modifications.” 
 
 
[219]  13 
Schedule 2 
No. 59.1 
 
Domestic Violence Summons 
Domestic Violence Act 2018, as amended. 
District Court 
 
You are hereby required to attend a sitting of the District Court in relation to a 
Domestic Violence application. This application will be heard by a judge of the 
District Court at the place and time specified below. You should read all pages 
of this summons carefully. 
 
Case Number: …………………………………………………….


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of this summons carefully. 
 
Case Number: ……………………………………………………. 
District Court Area: ……………………………………………….. 
District No.: …… 
 
Party Details 
Applicant name: ……………………………………………………. 
Applicant address: ……………………………………………………… 
Solicitor details: ………………………………………………………….. 
 
*Dependent 1: ……………………………………………………………… 
*Dependent 2: ……………………………………………………………… 
 
Respondent name: ………………………………………………………… 
Respondent address: ………………………………………………………….. 
 
Hearing Details


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Respondent address: ………………………………………………………….. 
 
Hearing Details 
This application will be heard by a judge at: ………………………………… 
on: …………………………. at: ………………………. 
 
 
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Both the applicant and respondent, or their legal representative, must attend 
this court hearing at the time and date specified above. If you, or a legal 
representative on your behalf, fail to attend this hearing, an order may be made 
in your absence.


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representative on your behalf, fail to attend this hearing, an order may be made 
in your absence. 
If you are not legally represented, it is possible that the Court will not permit 
you to cross-examine the applicant personally: see section 16 of the Domestic 
Violence Act 2018. 
 
 
Application Details 
 
The applicant has made an application for the following Domestic Violence 
Order: 
• 
*Safety Order (Section 6 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018)


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Order: 
• 
*Safety Order (Section 6 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018) 
 
A Safety Order may direct the respondent not to use, or threaten to use, violence 
against the applicant or the applicant's children, and not to follow or 
communicate with the applicant or the applicant's children. If the respondent is 
living with the applicant, it does not order the respondent to leave the home. If 
the respondent is not living with the applicant, it may direct the respondent not


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the respondent is not living with the applicant, it may direct the respondent not 
to 'watch or beset' the applicant's home. A Safety Order granted by the District 
Court can last for up to 5 years. 
 
• *Barring Order (Section 7 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018) 
 
A Barring Order directs the respondent to leave, or not enter, the applicant's 
home. It may also direct the respondent not to use, or threaten to use, violence


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home. It may also direct the respondent not to use, or threaten to use, violence 
against the applicant or the applicant's children, and not to follow or 
communicate with the applicant or the applicant's children. A Barring Order 
granted by the District Court can last for up to 3 years. 
 
Where the Court grants a Safety Order or a Barring Order, the respondent may 
apply to the Court to allow existing child access arrangements to continue 
despite the order.  
 
 
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Signature


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despite the order.  
 
 
[219]  15 
Signature 
 
District Court Clerk/Judge of the District Court: …………………………… 
Date: …………………………………………………... 
 
It is an offence for a spouse or civil partner to dispose of, or remove, certain 
household items, until this application has been determined. If a safety order 
or barring order is granted, this condition will remain while that order is in 
force, unless the Court, or the other spouse or civil partner, consents. A spouse


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force, unless the Court, or the other spouse or civil partner, consents. A spouse 
or civil partner who does not comply with this shall be liable on conviction to 
a fine, imprisonment, or both. 
For more information, see: 
• 
Sections 13 and 14 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 
• 
Section 9 of the Family Home Protection Act 1976 
• 
Section 34 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations 
of Cohabitants Act 2010 
 
 
 
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No. 59.2 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018 
section 6


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of Cohabitants Act 2010 
 
 
 
16  [219] 
No. 59.2 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018 
section 6 
SAFETY ORDER 
Schedule C, O.59, r. 4(2) 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
............... Applicant 
............... Respondent 
THE APPLICATION of *the applicant of ............. *(in the Court District 
aforesaid) (*or the Child and Family Agency on behalf of the applicant by virtue 
of section 11 of the above-mentioned Act) for a safety order against ..................,


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of section 11 of the above-mentioned Act) for a safety order against .................., 
the above-named respondent of ............... pursuant to the provisions of section 6 
of the above Act coming, by summons duly served, before the Court this day, 
AND THE COURT on the evidence given being of opinion that there are 
reasonable grounds for believing that the *safety *welfare  
*of the applicant *[and]  
*of a dependent person(s), namely …………. of …………….. so requires, 
NOW THE COURT


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*of a dependent person(s), namely …………. of …………….. so requires, 
NOW THE COURT 
HEREBY PROHIBITS the respondent from 
*using or threatening to use violence against, molesting or putting in fear *the 
applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s), 
*watching or besetting the place where *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent 
person(s) reside(s), 
*following or communicating (including by electronic means) with *the


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person(s) reside(s), 
*following or communicating (including by electronic means) with *the 
applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) *save for text or email to the 
applicant concerning access only  *save for necessary communications for 
accredited mediation. 
*SAVE AND EXCEPT .................... 
THIS ORDER SHALL REMAIN IN FORCE FOR/UNTIL ................ 
*AND THE COURT in accordance with section 29 of the above Act


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*AND THE COURT in accordance with section 29 of the above Act 
RECOMMENDS to the respondent that *he *she engage with a programme or 
service to address an issue relating to the behaviour which contributed to the 
application for the order being made, namely *a programme for perpetrators of 
domestic violence *an addiction service *a counselling or psychotherapy service 
*a financial planning service *[or specify any other recommendation].


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*a financial planning service *[or specify any other recommendation]. 
*AND THE COURT being satisfied that the respondent was not present in Court 
when this order was made, and *that there are reasonable grounds for believing 
that the respondent may evade service of the order *that there is other good and 
sufficient reason to so direct DIRECTS under section 18(4) of the above Act that 
this order be served personally on the respondent by a member of An Garda 
Síochána FORTHWITH.  
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Síochána FORTHWITH.  
[219]  17 
The applicant may if necessary apply before the expiration of this order for a 
further safety order to take effect from the date on which this order expires. 
Dated this ...... day of .......... 20 ...... 
Signed ............................. 
Judge of the District Court/District Court Clerk assigned to the said District 
Court Area 
To ......................... 
of .................., 
Respondent 
*WARNING


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Court Area 
To ......................... 
of .................., 
Respondent 
*WARNING 
A respondent who contravenes this order commits an offence and may be 
arrested without warrant by a member of the Garda Síochána, and on conviction 
shall be liable to a Class B fine, being a fine not exceeding €4,000, or to twelve 
months imprisonment, or to both. 
A copy of this order is being sent to the Garda Síochána station at .....................


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A copy of this order is being sent to the Garda Síochána station at ..................... 
*IT IS AN OFFENCE under section 9 of the Family Home Protection Act 1976, 
as applied by section 13 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, for a spouse to 
DISPOSE OF OR REMOVE ANY OF THE HOUSEHOLD CHATTELS while 
this order is in force unless the other spouse consents or the Court on application 
permits it. A spouse who contravenes that provision shall be liable on conviction


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permits it. A spouse who contravenes that provision shall be liable on conviction 
to a Class D fine, being a fine not exceeding €1,000, or to imprisonment for a 
term not exceeding six months, or to both. 
*IT IS AN OFFENCE under section 34 of the Civil Partnership and Certain 
Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, as applied by section 14 of the 
Domestic Violence Act 2018, for a civil partner to DISPOSE OF OR REMOVE


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Domestic Violence Act 2018, for a civil partner to DISPOSE OF OR REMOVE 
ANY OF THE HOUSEHOLD CHATTELS in the shared home while this order 
is in force unless the other civil partner consents or the Court permits it. A civil 
partner who contravenes that provision shall be liable on conviction to a Class 
D fine, being a fine not exceeding €1,000, or to imprisonment for a term not 
exceeding six months, or to both. 
*Delete where inapplicable 
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No. 59.4 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018


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*Delete where inapplicable 
18  [219] 
No. 59.4 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018 
section 7 
BARRING ORDER 
Schedule C, O.59, r. 5(2) 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
.................. Applicant 
................... Respondent 
THE APPLICATION of *the above-named applicant *(of the Child and Family 
Agency on behalf of the applicant by virtue of section 11 of the above mentioned 
Act) for a barring order against the above-named respondent pursuant to the


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Act) for a barring order against the above-named respondent pursuant to the 
provisions of section 7 of the above Act coming, by summons duly served, 
before the Court this day, 
AND THE COURT, on the evidence given being satisfied that *the applicant, 
*[and] *a dependent person(s), namely ……………, reside(s) for the purpose of 
the section at ............. *(in the Court District aforesaid), 
AND BEING OF OPINION that there are reasonable grounds for believing that 
the *safety *welfare


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AND BEING OF OPINION that there are reasonable grounds for believing that 
the *safety *welfare  
of *the applicant *[and] *said dependent person(s) 
requires the making of this order, 
NOW THE COURT HEREBY DIRECTS YOU, the respondent, to leave the 
place where the *applicant *[and] *said dependent person(s) reside(s) at 
.............. *(in the Court District aforesaid) on being notified of the making of 
this order,


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.............. *(in the Court District aforesaid) on being notified of the making of 
this order, 
AND PROHIBITS YOU FROM entering that place until the .......... day of ......... 
20 ....., without leave of the Court 
*SAVE AND EXCEPT 
*AND FURTHER PROHIBITS YOU from 
using or threatening to use violence against *the applicant *[and] *the said 
dependent person(s);  
molesting or putting in fear *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s);


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molesting or putting in fear *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s);  
attending at or in the vicinity of, or watching or besetting a place where, *the 
applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) resides during the period 
aforesaid;  
following or communicating (including by electronic means) with *the applicant 
*[and] *the said dependent person(s) *save for text or email to the applicant 
concerning access only  *and save for necessary communications for accredited


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concerning access only  *and save for necessary communications for accredited 
mediation. 
*AND THE COURT in accordance with section 29 of the above Act 
RECOMMENDS to the respondent that *he *she engage with a programme or 
service to address an issue relating to the behaviour which contributed to the 
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application for the order being made, namely *a programme for perpetrators of 
domestic violence *an addiction service *a counselling or psychotherapy service


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domestic violence *an addiction service *a counselling or psychotherapy service 
*a financial planning service *[or specify any other recommendation] 
*AND THE COURT being satisfied that the respondent was not present in Court 
when this order was made, and *that there are reasonable grounds for believing 
that the respondent may evade service of the order *that there is other good and 
sufficient reason to so direct DIRECTS under section 18(4) of the above Act that


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sufficient reason to so direct DIRECTS under section 18(4) of the above Act that 
this order be served personally on the respondent by a member of An Garda 
Síochána FORTHWITH.  
The applicant may if necessary apply before the expiration of this order for a 
further barring order to take effect from the date on which this order expires. 
Dated this .... day of ……… 20...... 
Signed ...................... 
Judge of the District Court/District Court Clerk assigned to the said District 
Court Area


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Judge of the District Court/District Court Clerk assigned to the said District 
Court Area 
To ......................... 
of ....................... 
Respondent 
WARNING 
A respondent who contravenes this order, or who, while this order is in force, 
refuses to permit the applicant or any dependent person to enter in and remain in 
the place to which this order relates, or does any act for the purpose of preventing 
the applicant or such dependent person from so doing, commits an offence and


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the applicant or such dependent person from so doing, commits an offence and 
may be arrested without warrant by a member of the Garda Síochána, and shall 
be liable on conviction to a Class B fine, being a fine not exceeding €4,000, or 
to twelve months imprisonment, or to both. 
A copy of this order is being sent to the Garda Síochána station at .............. 
*IT IS AN OFFENCE under section 9 of the Family Home Protection Act 1976,


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*IT IS AN OFFENCE under section 9 of the Family Home Protection Act 1976, 
as applied by section 13 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, for a spouse to 
DISPOSE OF OR REMOVE ANY OF THE HOUSEHOLD CHATTELS while 
this order is in force unless the other spouse consents or the Court on application 
permits it. A spouse who contravenes that provision shall be liable on conviction 
to a Class D fine, being a fine not exceeding €1,000, or to imprisonment for a


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to a Class D fine, being a fine not exceeding €1,000, or to imprisonment for a 
term not exceeding six months, or to both. 
*IT IS AN OFFENCE under section 34 of the Civil Partnership and Certain 
Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, as applied by section 14 of the 
Domestic Violence Act 2018, for a civil partner to DISPOSE OF OR REMOVE 
ANY OF THE HOUSEHOLD CHATTELS in the shared home while this order


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ANY OF THE HOUSEHOLD CHATTELS in the shared home while this order 
is in force unless the other civil partner consents or the Court permits it. A civil 
partner who contravenes that provision shall be liable on conviction to a Class 
D fine, being a fine not exceeding €1,000, or to imprisonment for a term not 
exceeding six months, or to both. 
*Delete where inapplicable 
20  [219] 
No. 59.5 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018, section 8 
NOTICE OF MOTION FOR AN INTERIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
ORDER


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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018, section 8 
NOTICE OF MOTION FOR AN INTERIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
ORDER 
Schedule C, O.59, rr. 6(1)(i), 8(1)(d) 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
Record number: 
.............. Applicant 
.............. Respondent 
A Domestic Violence Summons has been issued against you the above-named 
respondent of ……………………. in court *(area and) district aforesaid *(and 
is due to be heard at .............. on the …..day of ……… 20…).


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is due to be heard at .............. on the …..day of ……… 20…). 
TAKE NOTICE that the applicant in the above proceedings will apply to the 
District Court sitting at ........ on the ...... day of ………...... 20.... at ........ 
a.m./p.m. (the “return date”) for  
Interim barring order (Section 8 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018) 
an interim barring order against you under section 8(1) of the Domestic 
Violence Act 2018 
†directing you, to leave ……………….., the place where *the applicant


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Violence Act 2018 
†directing you, to leave ……………….., the place where *the applicant 
*[and] *a dependent person(s), namely ……….., resides 
prohibiting you from entering ………………….., the place where *the 
applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) reside(s) until further order of 
the Court or until such other time as the Court shall specify 
*prohibiting you from using or threatening to use violence against, molesting 
or putting in fear, *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s)


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or putting in fear, *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) 
*prohibiting you from attending at or in the vicinity of, or watching or 
besetting, the said place where *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent 
person(s) reside(s) 
*prohibiting you from following or communicating (including by electronic 
means) with *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) 
on the grounds that: 
(a) there is an immediate risk of significant harm to *the applicant *[and] *the


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(a) there is an immediate risk of significant harm to *the applicant *[and] *the 
said dependent person(s), and 
(b) the making of a protection order would not be sufficient to protect *the 
applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s). 
 
 
 
[219]  21 
Protection order (Section 10 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018) 
A protection order against you under section 10(1) of the Domestic Violence 
Act 2018 
*prohibiting you from using or threatening to use violence against, molesting


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Act 2018 
*prohibiting you from using or threatening to use violence against, molesting 
or putting in fear, *the applicant *[and] *a dependent person(s), namely 
………..,  
*prohibiting you from watching or besetting ………………….., the place 
where *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) reside(s) 
*prohibiting you from following or communicating (including by electronic 
means) with *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s)


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means) with *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) 
on the grounds that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the *safety 
*welfare of *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) so requires. 
 
*This application will be supported by the *affidavit of ……… sworn on the 
...... day of ........ 20.... *information to be sworn 
Signed:........ 
*(Solicitor for) applicant 
To ........ 
of ........ 
*(Solicitor for the) respondent


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*(Solicitor for) applicant 
To ........ 
of ........ 
*(Solicitor for the) respondent 
And to District Court Clerk at ........ 
This notice of motion was filed at ........ on the ...... day of ........ 20.... with ........ 
the District Court Clerk assigned to the above Court area and district and issued 
returnable to the return date given above. 
*Delete where inapplicable 
†This order may only be sought if the respondent is residing at the place where


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†This order may only be sought if the respondent is residing at the place where 
the applicant or the dependent person resides 
22  [219] 
No. 59.7 
Schedule C, O.59, r. 6(3) 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2018 
section 8 
INTERIM BARRING ORDER 
District Court Area of 
 
 
 
 
District No. 
 
................ Applicant 
................. Respondent 
WHEREAS *the applicant above-named of .................... *(or the Child and


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WHEREAS *the applicant above-named of .................... *(or the Child and 
Family Agency on behalf of the applicant by virtue of section 11 of the above- 
mentioned Act) has issued a Domestic Violence Summons seeking a barring 
order to be heard at the District Court at ............. on the ...... day of ........... 20 
......; at ...... a.m./p.m., 
AND WHEREAS the Court is satisfied that the Summons herein dated the ......


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AND WHEREAS the Court is satisfied that the Summons herein dated the ...... 
day of ........... 20 ...... *was duly served on the respondent *has not yet been 
served, 
AND HAVING HEARD what was alleged on behalf of the applicant †and on 
behalf of the respondent, 
†AND WHEREAS the Court on the evidence given is of opinion that there is an 
immediate risk of significant harm to *the applicant *[and] *a dependent 
person(s), namely ……….., if this order is not made immediately, and the


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person(s), namely ……….., if this order is not made immediately, and the 
granting of a protection order would not be sufficient to protect *the applicant 
*[and] *the said dependent person(s), 
❒ AND WHEREAS the Court on the *information in writing *Affidavit sworn 
by *(…………on behalf of) the applicant is of opinion that there is an immediate 
risk of significant harm to *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) if


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risk of significant harm to *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) if 
this order is not made immediately, and the granting of a protection order would 
not be sufficient to protect *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s), 
❒ AND WHEREAS the Court, having regard to the circumstances of the 
particular case, considers it necessary or expedient in the interests of justice, to 
make this order ex parte *and notwithstanding the fact that the summons


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make this order ex parte *and notwithstanding the fact that the summons 
required by Order 59 of the District Court Rules has not been served, 
NOW THE COURT HEREBY DIRECTS YOU, the respondent, to leave the 
place where *the applicant *[and] *the said dependent person(s) reside(s) at * 
............... (in the Court District aforesaid) on being notified of the making of this 
order, 
AND PROHIBITS YOU FROM entering such place until the ...... day of ..........,


