LegalizeLOCAL GOVERNMENT (SANITARY SERVICES) ACT, 1948
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12 amending acts · 2024-03-06, LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MAYOR OF LIMERICK) AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ACT 2024
54 General application of Parts II, III, V, VI and X of Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907.
54.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907,—
- (a) Parts II, III, V, VI and X of that Act (except section 50 repealed by the Health Act, 1947, and sections 34, 75, 92 and 93 repealed by this Act) shall have effect in every sanitary district, whether rural or urban, without being declared under that Act to be in force therein,
- (b) any reference in Part III of that Act to the medical officer shall be construed as a reference to the appropriate district medical officer under section 73 of the Health Act, 1947, and
- (c) any reference in Part III of that Act to the inspector of nuisances shall be construed as a reference to any officer of the local authority to whom the Minister, or the local authority with the consent of the Minister, may assign the duty of acting as inspector of nuisances.
55 Restriction of application of section 251 of Act of 1878.
55.—Section 251 of the Act of 1878 shall not apply in relation to a prosecution by the Minister or a sanitary authority of an offence under any section of this Act.
FIRST SCHEDULE Enactments Repealed
| Session and Chapter or Number and Year | Short Title | Extent of Repeal |
| 9 & 10 Vic., c. 87 | Baths and Washhouses (Ireland) Act, 1846. | The whole Act. |
| 17 & 18 Vic., c. 103 | Towns Improvement (Ireland) Act, 1854. | The incorporation by section 55 of sections 136 to 141 of the Towns Improvement Clauses Act, 1847; section 77. |
| 41 & 42 Vic., c. 52 | Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878. | Sections 25, 26, 51, 72, 167 and 232. |
| 53 & 54 Vic., c. 59 | Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890. | Sections 19 and 49. |
| 63 & 64 Vic., c. 10 | Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1900. | The whole Act. |
| 63 & 64 Vic., c. 63 | Local Government(Ireland) Act, 1900. | The words “by section ten of the Baths and Washhouses (Ireland) Act, 1846” in section 9. |
| 7 Edw. VII., c. 53 | Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907. | Sections 34, 75, 92 and 93. |
| 8 & 9 Geo. V., c. 34 | Statutory Undertakings (Temporary Increase of Charges) Act, 1918. | The whole Act. |
| No. 5 of 1925 | Local Government Act, 1925. | Sections 10, 12 to 14, 17 and 20; the Fourth Schedule. |
| No. 3 of 1927 | Local Government Act, 1927. | Section 2; the First Schedule; the first four amendments specified in the Third Schedule, that is to say, the amendments relating to sections 10 and 13 of the Local Government Act, 1925. |
| No. 3 of 1931 | Public Health (Special Expenses) Act 1931. | The whole Act. |
SECOND SCHEDULE Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of the Use of Temporary Dwellings.
The securing of the habitable condition of temporary dwellings and the cleanliness of temporary dwellings and their surroundings.
The prevention of injury to the amenities of any locality by reason of filth, refuse, litter or other débris or noise from temporary dwellings.
The securing of orderly and decent behaviour by the inhabitants of temporary dwellings.
The prevention of nuisances in relation to temporary dwellings.
THIRD SCHEDULE Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of Public Bathing.
The prohibition of public bathing except in specified areas.
The prohibition of public bathing within specified hours applicable either generally or in respect of one or more than one specified area.
The prohibition of erecting bathing huts or tents except in specified places.
The regulation of the manner in which bathing machines, huts, or tents may be used and the charges which may be made for their use.
The regulation of the conduct of persons resorting to any area allotted for public bathing during the hours allowed for public bathing.
The regulation, so far as decency requires, of the costumes worn by bathers and persons exposing their bodies to sun or air.
The reservation of areas for bathing by males.
The reservation of areas for bathing by boys under eight years of age and females.
The reservation of areas for undressing and dressing by males.
The reservation of areas for undressing and dressing by boys under eight years of age and females.
The regulation, so far as is necessary for preventing danger or annoyance to bathers, of the navigation of pleasure craft within or in the neighbourhood of any area allotted for public bathing during the hours allowed for public bathing.
FOURTH SCHEDULE Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of a Swimming Bath or Bathing Place not Maintained by a Sanitary Authority.
The regulation of the conduct of persons resorting to the swimming bath or bathing place.
The ensuring that the water in the swimming bath or bathing place is pure and that the accommodation provided therein is adequate and clean.
The provision, and enforcement of the use of, adequate facilities for cleansing persons before they use the swimming bath or bathing place.
The provision of life-guards and equipment and appliances for saving persons from drowning and the taking of precautions against dangers arising from accidents.
The provision of separate accommodation for undressing and dressing by males.
The provision of separate accommodation for undressing and dressing by boys under eight years of age and females.
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