Unauthorised selling of tickets will be banned; fail to follow new rules could take you to jail for 2 years

The government today approved a draft of the new legislation, which will increase the penalty for those who resell tickets for profit.

The resale of tickets to live events, competitions and concerts at certain venues will be prohibited by the proposed bill above the specified value.

There is relaxation for amateur sports clubs and charities registered for fundraising purposes and public good.

Anyone violates the law could face a fine of up to $ 1 million or up to two years in prison. The legislation listed this deal as a priority, which is expected to be issued before the end of the year.

The new law is expected to be in function before Euro 2020 take place next year. The event was postponed to next year because of the unfortunate happenings. Ireland is one of the major host cities for the event.

The bill was first introduced by former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock, who has long campaigned for stricter rules.

By bringing the bill forward, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that: “Touts and reselling websites ruin gigs and matches for everyone making it harder to get a ticket in the first place and driving up prices.”

He said that the new law is about making sure people aren’t getting ripped off once live events, matches and concerts get up and running again, especially considering numbers are likely to be restricted to begin with.

He also said that a special provision is available in the bill specially for Euro 2020 championships, which prohibits unauthorised sale of match tickets.

“This legislation is also hopeful. We’re planning for the time when we can go to gigs, festivals and matches again,” he added.