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Children's Legislation

It is necessary for employers to obtain a licence prior to the employment of a child aged up to 16 years of age. Employers must abide by the permitted working hours and conditions stipulated by the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) under The Protection of Young Person's (Employment) Act 1996.

This page includes download links to the Children's Licence Application Form, Notes relating to Licences for Film/TV and Theatre and a guide to the Protection of Young Person's (Employment) Act 1996.



Children's Licence Application Form

> Click here to download the Application Form (PDF)

The completed application should be sent by email or post to:

BY EMAIL:

JoOSullivan@employmentrights.ie

BY POST: Employment of Young Person's Licensing Section
National Employment Rights Authority (NERA)
O'Brien Road
Carlow.

For more information, please contact:

Jo O'Sullivan (NERA)
Direct Phone: 059 9178940
Email: JoOSullivan@employmentrights.ie



Licence for FILM/TV - Notes

> Click here to download the Notes relating to a licence for Film/TV (PDF)
This contains details of the application requirements and a summary of the conditions which apply to a licence issued under Section 3(2) of The Protection of Young Person's (Employment) Act 1996.




Licence for Theatre - Notes

> Click here to download the Notes relating to a licence for Theatre (PDF)
This contains details of the application requirements and a summary of the conditions which apply to a licence issued under Section 3(2) of The Protection of Young Person's (Employment) Act 1996.



Protection of Young Person's (Employment) Act 1996 - Guide

> Click here to download a Guide to the Protection of Young Person's (Employment) Act 1996
This is a guide for Employers and Employees issued by the Department of Entreprise, Trade and Employment.


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