Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H3704
Module Title: Law and Regulations for Tourism and Event Management
Title: Law and Regulations for Tourism and Event Management
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Edel Glowatz
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to to give students an understanding of Irish law and regulation as it pertains to the tourism and event management sectors. It will enable students to recognise legal and regulatory issues which arise in both sectors and to ensure compliance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand how the Irish legal system operates and the legal principles, including EU and international dimensions, that are fundamental to working in the tourism and event management sectors;
LO2 Apply the fundamental principles of contract, tort and employment law in the context of the tourism and event management sectors;
LO3 Understand the tourism and event management regulatory landscapes, and comply with regulatory requirements;
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Irish Legal System
Nature and Sources of Irish Law - Court system - Administration of justice in Ireland
Contract Law
Formation of contract - Contract terms - Misrepresentation - Remedies for breach of contract - E-Commerce and electronic contracts
Tort Law
Negligence - Occupiers Liability - Nuisance - Product Liability - Defences - Remedies - Defamation
Employment Law
Contract of Employment - Employment Rights - Atypical Employees - Remedies and the Workplace Relations Commission Act 2015
Regulation, Data Protection
Principles of Regulation - Failte Ireland Registration - Planning and Development - Licensing/Permits - Environmental Health - Insurance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Terminal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Law and Regulation for Tourism and Event Management 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Law and Regulation for Tourism and Event Management 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Law and Regulation for Tourism and Event Management 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact Law 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97 44.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Allison Kenneally and John Tully. (2013), The Irish Legal System, [ISBN: 9781905536].
  • Anthony Thuillier and Catherine MacDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, [ISBN: 9781905536].
  • Fidelma White. (2012), Commercial Law.
  • Mary Donnelly and Fidelma White. (2014), Consumer Law, Rights and Regulation, 2nd Ed..
  • John Tully. (2014), Tort Law in Ireland.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Maeve Regan. (2017), Employment Law.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Irish Law Times.
  • Bar Review.
  • Commercial Law Practitioner.
  • Irish Journal of Employment Law.
  • Irish Journal of European Law.
Other Resources
  • www.failteireland.ie.
  • www.ccpc.ie.
  • www.dbei.ie.
  • www.irishstatutebook.ie.
  • www.europa.eu.
  • www.dpc.ie.
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