Referendum Act, 1942

Definitions.

2.—In this Act—

the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Local Government and Public Health;

the expression “constitutional referendum” means a referendum on a proposal for the amendment of the Constitution;

the expression “ordinary referendum” means a referendum on a proposal other than a proposal for the amendment of the Constitution;

the word “referendum”, when used without qualification, includes both a constitutional referendum and an ordinary referendum;

the expression “general election” means a general election of members of Dáil Eireann consequent on a dissolution of Dáil Eireann;

the expression “Dáil elector” means a person entitled to vote at a Dáil election;

the expression “Dáil election” means an election of a member or members of Dáil Eireann;

the word “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under this Act.