Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956

Hearing of application.

31.—(1) In considering an application for a licence the court shall have regard to—

(a) the character of the applicant, and

(b) the number of periodical lotteries already in operation in the locality.

(2) At the hearing, the Superintendent of the Garda Síochána and any other person who appears to the Court to be interested may appear and may adduce evidence in relation to the application.