A public dance licence is not “renewed” each year; instead, a new licence must be applied for each year. However, where there was a licence in place for the previous year, some District Court judges do not require the proofs below at 8, 9, 11 and 12 to be produced each year at the annual licensing court.
- What does this application do
- How much does this application cost
- How to apply
- What supporting documents or "proofs" are required
What does this application do
A licence is required for dancing at a public place. The annual dance licence is usually used in nightclubs, late bars, hotels where functions take place as well as other venues. It is taken out by the holder of the on-licence.
How much does this application cost
There is a fee of €490 per application.
How to apply
1. Complete your application
If you are a legal practitioner and have an account in CSOL, complete the application in CSOL. Alternatively, you can complete Form 86.3 manually.
2. Serve the notice parties
Notify or serve the relevant notice parties for the application. If the application is submitted in CSOL, the notice parties are automatically notified. Alternatively, you can serve the notice manually. Please see our serving and proof of service page for more information.
For this application, the notice parties are:
- An Garda Síochána must be notified at least one month prior to the annual licensing court.
- The public must be notified via daily or local newspaper advertisement at least one month prior to the annual licensing court.
- The Fire Authority or Officer must be notified at least one month prior to the annual licensing court.
3. Submit your application
Submit the application via CSOL or manually at the court office. The application must be lodged at least seven days prior to the annual licensing court.
4. Provide proofs to the court office
Provide the required supporting documentation or "proofs" to the court office. This must be done manually, there is currently no possibility to upload the proofs listed below via CSOL.
What proofs are required
- Original notice of application with relevant stamp duty.
- Statutory declaration of Service (Not required where the application is served through CSOL).
- Copy of original newspaper with advertisement.
- Fire officers certificate.
- Proof of public liability insurance covering dancing may be required.
- No objection - Confirmation that there is no objection from the Fire Officer or AGS.
