Hotel Law

 

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Department: Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Module Code: LAWS61016
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2017/18 Indep. Study Hours: 64
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to provide the learner with practice based hospitality law theory. To enable the learner to source hospitality law when required and to appreciate when legal advice is required.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture3 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Appreciate theory and practical application of hospitality law.
2Explain pertinent elements of hospitality law
3To appreciate the principles underpinning the legislation and the implications of non-compliance.
4Apply the hospitality law to practical workplace situations.


 
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Learning Strategies
Teaching and learning will involve lectures, case studies and site visits.


 
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Content Detail
Introduction to Irish and European law• Sources of Irish and European law
• The court system and personnel
• Planning, waste and environmental issues
• Legal aspects of business formation
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work and Fire Legislation• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and relevant regulations thereunder
• Fire safety
• Prohibition and restriction on Smoking
• Case studies
Hygiene Legislation• Food Safety
• Personal and work hygiene
• Health Monitoring
• Case studies
Licensing Legistation• Intoxicating liquor licensing
• Categories of licenses and application and renewal procedures
• Hours of trading
• Offenses
• Entertainment licensing
• Intellectual property and hotels
Consumer Legislation• Sale of Goods and Supply of Service Legislation
• Consumer information and Protection legislation and Products Liability
• Food and menu labeling and pricing
• Advertising standards
• Hotel proprietors Act 1963 and Hotel Regulation
• Package holidays and travel trade act 1995
Employment Law• Employment and Equality Legislation
• Case studies


 
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Assessment Strategies
Knowledge and comprehension of module concepts will be assessed by in-class tests and final examination.
Repeat option - exam paper


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
2, 3Continuous AssessmentClass Exam25
1, 4Continuous AssessmentClass Exam25
1, 2, 3, 4Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended9781845922788The Irish Legal System
Raymond Byrne and Paul McCutcheon
Bloomsbury Professional		20095th edition -
Recommended9781905536337Cassidy on the Licensing Acts
C Cassidy
Clarus Press		20103rd Edition-
Essential9780717149896Principles of Irish Law
Brian Doolan
Gill & Macmillan		20118th Edition-
Essential9781905536184The Licensed Trade - A Users Handbook
Constance Cassidy SC and Michael McGrath
Clarus Press		20081st Edition-
Recommended9781905536771Business Law in Ireland
Anthony Thuillier and Catherine MacDaid Thuillier
Clarus Press		20151st Edition-
Essential9780717152629Essentials of Irish Labour Law
Mary Faulkner
Gill and Macmillan		20132nd Edition-
Recommended9781858007120Fundamentals of the Irish Legal System
Liam Thornton, Tanya Ni Mhuirthile and Catherine O'Sullivan
Round Hall		20161st Edition-
Recommended9781870387637A Handbook of Esssential Law for the Irish Hotel and Catering Industry
Dempsey F.J.
CERT		19983rd Edition-
Recommended9781910374337Introduction to Business Law ( ROI)
McDonnell V
Chartered Accountants of Ireland		20152nd Edition-
Essential1234567891Irish Hotels Federation Legal Guide
Mason Hayes and Curran Solicitors
Mason Hayes and Curran Solicitors		20121st Edition-
Recommended9780826452733Principles of Hospitality Law
Boella M and Pannett A
Cengage Learning		20002nd Edition-
None1854751050Hotel, Restaurant and Public House Law
McDonald Marc
Butterworth Ireland Ltd.		19921st Edition-
Recommended9780717152636Health Safety and Welfare Law in Ireland
Kinsella J
Gill & MacMillan		20122nd Edition-
Recommended9781858004396Health and Safety Law and Practice
Shannon G
Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell		20072nd Edition-
Recommended1842181130Hospitality Management in Ireland - Theory and Practice
Connolly P and McGing G
Blackhall Publishing		20061st Edition-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitehttp://www.hsa.ie - Safety Health and Welfare at Work Website
Websitehttp://www.workplacerelations.ie - Website for Workplace Relations and Labour Legislation Information
Websitehttp://www.ihrec.ie -Website for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Websitehttp://www.nca.ie - Website of the National Consumer Authority Ireland
Websitehttp://www.courts.ie - Website of the Courts in Ireland
Websitehttp://www.finfacts.ie - Business and Finance Portal
Websitehttp://www.citizensinformation.ie - General Information including Legal information in Ireland
Websitehttp://www.environ.ie - Government Information in relation to planning, environment and waste management
Websitehttp://www.fsai.ie -Website of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Websitehttp://www.patentsoffice.ie - website for intellectual property in Ireland
Websitehttp://www.imro.ie A website in relation to licensing of music rights in Ireland
Websitehttp://www.gov.ie - portal to all types of government information
Websitehttp://www.revenue.ie - access to tax information
Websitehttp://www.statutebook.ie - access to statutes/acts/legislation of Ireland
Websitehttp://www.westlaw.ie - Legal Resources accessible through library website
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