What this application does
A licence is required for dancing at a public place. A monthly public dance licence application can be made at any time during the licensing year and lasts for only one month.
For a year-long licence, applications can be made at the annual licensing court.
How much does this application cost
There is a fee of €175 per application.
How to apply
1. Complete your application
If you are a legal practitioner and have an account in CSOL, you can complete the application in CSOL. Alternatively, you can complete Form 86.3 manually.
2. Serve the notice parties
You must notify or serve the relevant notice parties for your 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 forty eight hours prior to the court date.
- The Fire Officer must be notified at least one month prior to the court date.
3. Submit your application
You can submit your application via CSOL or manually at the court office. The application must be lodged at least forty eight hours prior to the court date.
4. Provide proofs to the court office
You will have to provide the required supporting documentation or "proofs" to the court office. This must be done manually as there is currently no option to upload the "proofs" listed below via CSOL.
What proofs are required
- Original notice of application with relevant stamp duty,
- statutory declaration of service (where the application is served manually),
- public liability insurance,
- Fire Officer's certificate,
- confirmation that there is no objection from the Fire Officer or An Garda Síochána.
What additional proofs may be required
Each judge or district may have additional requirements. This may include all or some of the below "proofs". It is advisable to check with your local court office.
- Proof that the premises has CCTV and that it is in working order or that CCTV will be installed,
- private security licence,
- disability access certificate (if required),
- evidence of compliance with planning permission and fire safety,
- company documents,
- plans for the premises, and,
- confirmation that the applicant is not disqualified from holding a licence.
