5Special events

5 Special events

5 Special events

(1) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, declare an event or class of events specified in the order to be a special event for the purposes of this Act.

(2) Such an order may be made in relation to any sporting, cultural or other event that is to take place or is taking place in the State and that, in the opinion of the Minister, will attract a significant number of participants from other countries.

(3) The order is to specify a period or periods in which an exemption under this Act has effect in respect of a special event.

(4) The exemption period for a special event may include any period or periods before or after the special event takes place.

(5) The order is to specify a procedure for the purposes of section 7 (c) by which notice is to be given of a person’s intention to provide health care services in the State to a visitor.

(6) An order under this section may, in its operation in relation to any matter dealt with in the order, apply generally or be limited in its application by reference to specified exceptions or factors.

(7) An order under this section may be revoked or varied by a further order or orders under this section.