Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Jun 1925

Vol. 12 No. 9

PHOENIX PARK BILL, 1925—REPORT.

Mr. DUGGAN

I move:—

In page 3, Section 4 (3), lines 10 and 11, to delete all from the words "in respect" to the word "charged" and substitute therefor the words "authorise any person, during any period or periods exceeding in the whole three days in any one year, either to erect any fence or other structure so as to preclude the public from viewing any game, exhibition, or other entertainment, or to charge fees."

This amendment is introduced to meet a point raised by Deputy Johnson when the Bill was in Committee, and the effect of it is that any such authorisation must be laid upon the Table of the House.

Amendment agreed to.

Mr. DUGGAN

I beg to move:—

In page 4, Section 10 (1) (d), lines 47 and 48, to delete the words "for admission to the Park or any particular part thereof" and substitute therefor the words "by the commissioners or any other person for admission to the Park or any particular part thereof on any particular occasion or occasions not exceeding in the whole three days in any one year."

This amendment is intended to limit any such authorisation to the three days as mentioned in the particular amendment.

Amendment agreed to.

Mr. DUGGAN

I beg to move:—

In page 5, before Section 11, to insert a new section as follows:—

11.—Nothing in this Act shall preclude the making or granting under the State Lands Act, 1924 (No. 45 of 1924) of any such lease or licence as is authorised by that Act in respect of any house, barracks, or other building in the Park, with the out-offices and enclosed lands usually occupied therewith, now or formerly used as an official residence or for any other official or public purpose."

There are, as a matter of fact, very valuable buildings in the Park, at the moment, which are unoccupied, and it may be considered desirable in the public interest that they should be let on lease.

Amendment agreed to.

Question—"That the Bill be received for final consideration"—put and agreed to.

Ordered for Fifth Stage, Friday, 19th June.