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Form 66.5 Notice Of Appeal Against Refusal Of Superintendent To Grant A Permit - Gaming And Lotteries Act, 1956
This form is a Notice of Appeal (Form 66.5) used under the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956. You use it when a Superintendent has refused to give you a necessary permit.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 66.5 Notice Of Appeal Against Refusal Of Superintendent To Grant A Permit - Gaming And Lotteries Act, 1956
This form is a Notice of Appeal (Form 66.5) used under the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956. You use it when a Superintendent has refused to give you a necessary permit.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not file without clearly stating *why* you disagree with the Superintendent's decision.
- 2Failing to include the original permit application reference number.
- 3Submitting the form too late (missing the statutory deadline).
- 4Not clearly stating which Superintendent issued the refusal.
- 5Omitting the specific section of the Act you are appealing against.
Plain English
If you applied for a gaming or lottery permit in Ireland but the local Superintendent said no, this is your official notice of disagreement. Filing this allows you to appeal that decision to a higher authority within the Courts Service structure. It formally tells them you don't agree with their refusal.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The specific appeal window is not confirmed in this official source, but it must be filed promptly after receiving the refusal notice to avoid automatic rejection.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You must use this form if a Superintendent has denied you a required permit.
- Use it specifically when appealing that refusal decision.
- This is not for applying for a new permit; it's for challenging the 'No'.
- It falls under the authority of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956.
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for a brand-new permit
This form is specifically for appealing a refusal.
✓ Check if you are applying or appealing.
Responding to an initial application query
You need this notice when the Superintendent has already made a final decision against your application.
✓ Confirm the Superintendent's formal rejection letter.
Appealing a fine/penalty related to gaming
The specific form might differ, but you are still appealing a decision under the 1956 Act.
✓ Check for other appeal forms listed on the Courts Service website.
Deadline or filing window
The specific appeal window is not confirmed in this official source, but it must be filed promptly after receiving the refusal notice to avoid automatic rejection.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure you have clearly stated *which* permit was refused.
- 2Include the date of the Superintendent's refusal decision.
- 3Provide your full details as they appear on your original application.
- 4Attach a copy of the letter/notice where the Superintendent refused the permit.
- 5Sign and date the form in the designated signature box.
- 6Ensure all sections are completed, even if the answer is 'N/A'.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 66.5 thoroughly using clear handwriting or typing.
- 2Gather all supporting documents (e.g., original application, refusal letter).
- 3Submit the completed form and attachments to the relevant body within the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 4Keep a copy for your own records before sending it off.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure the PDF is correctly filled out.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee an appeal will be successful.
- 2The deadline to file this notice is governed by the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 (check local rules).
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The specific submission method (mail vs. online portal) might vary regionally.
- 4You must have a prior refusal before using Form 66.5.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the specific notice used to challenge a permit refusal under Irish gaming and lotteries rules. It relates directly to the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the exact date/version of Form 66.5.
- Check if the reference to the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 has been updated.
- Verify the required recipient address for the appeal (Courts Service location).
- Look for any changes in required supporting documentation listed on the form itself.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
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Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: 66.5
- SRCAct Referenced: Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956
- SRCPurpose: Notice Of Appeal Against Refusal To Grant A Permit
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact appeal timeline duration.
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a simple 'Application for Permit' (you are appealing, not applying).
Forgetting to attach the actual refusal notice from the Superintendent.
Not clearly stating *why* you believe the Superintendent was wrong in their decision.
Thinking this form automatically triggers an appeal; it is the formal notification of the appeal.
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