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Under the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Regulations, 1961 and 1965, four samples, two of Rag Flock and one
each of Coir Fibre and New Cotton Felt were obtained and
submitted for examination. All proved satisfactory.
Licensing Act, 1961.—During the year, 34 applications for
renewal of registration as licensed premises were made involving
inspections by District Public Health Inspectors. All were considered satisfactory for their particular purposes.
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Acts, 1963/64.—In accordance with the provisions of these Acts, the Council issues permits
in respect of amusements with prizes.
Applications received from proprietors of cafes, restaurants
and public houses for permits, are referred to this Department
for reports as to the general suitability of their premises.
During the course of the year, 61 inspections were made
and reports submitted to the Town Clerk.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.—This Act, introduced to regulate the
sale of pet animals with particular reference to their welfare prior
to sale, became operative from 1st April, 1952, since when it
became an offence to keep a pet shop except under licence from
the Local Authority.
At the end of the year 11 licences were in operation and 45
inspections were carried out by the Senior District Public Health
Inspector.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963.— In accordance with this Act, introduced to regulate the keeping of
boarding establishments for animals and for purposes therein, no
person after 1st January, 1964, shall keep such a boarding
establishment except under the authority of a licence granted by
the local authority.
In granting a licence the local authority must have regard to
the fact that the accommodation shall be suitable in respect of
temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness and that it shall
be large enough for the number of occupants and, further, that
there shall be sufficient exercising facilities. The Act insists that
the animals shall be adequately supplied with food, drink and
bedding material and that they shall be exercised and visited at
suitable intervals. Precautions must be taken to control the
spread of infectious or contagious diseases and there must be
adequate isolation facilities. In addition there must be appropriate measures available to ensure the protection of the animals in
case of fire or other emergency. Registers must be kept giving