96.12 Information (Application For Warrant To Enter) - Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 Section 28 (7)

What this form is for

• • You need official permission to enter land related to water pollution issues in Ireland.
• • The entry must relate specifically to matters covered by Section 28(7) of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977.
• • Use this form when you are applying for a Warrant to Enter, not just a general notice or inspection permit.
• • It is used in conjunction with local authority concerns about water pollution.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no universal deadline listed, but submit it as soon as you require the warrant to be active for site entry.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all sections of Form 96.12 are fully completed and legible.
• • Attach supporting evidence that proves a water pollution issue exists on the land.
• • Clearly state *why* entry is necessary under Section 28(7) in the description box.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated (usually by the applicant).
• • Verify the correct local authority/council name is listed.
• • Confirm the property address matches official land records.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all fields of Form 96.12 thoroughly.
2. 2Gather required supporting documentation (e.g., pollution reports, photos).
3. 3Submit the completed form and attachments to the relevant Courts Service office.
4. 4Pay any prescribed filing fee at the time of submission (if applicable).
5. 5Obtain a stamped or acknowledged copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • The form itself does not guarantee the Warrant will be granted; it is just an application.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There might be specific local court rules that supersede general guidelines.
• • It only covers entry related to Section 28(7) of the Water Pollution Act, 1977; other sections require different applications.
• • The required supporting evidence is not detailed on the form itself.