Curragh of Kildare Act, 1969

Definitions.

1.—(1) In this Act—

“the Act of 1961” means the Curragh of Kildare Act, 1961 ;

“the Lands” means the Blue Lands and the Green Lands of the Curragh (which expressions have the same meaning as in the Act of 1961);

“the Minister” means the Minister for Defence;

“the official brand” means the brand standing designated for the time being under Bye-law 5 of the Curragh Bye-laws, 1964.

(2) References in this Act to the Maor are references to the person employed by the Minister to carry out duties in relation to the management of the Curragh and the rights of common of pasture affecting the Curragh and upon whom powers and duties in relation to sheep on the Curragh are conferred or imposed by Bye-law 5 of the Curragh Bye-laws, 1964, and references in this Act to a Fomhaor are references to any person employed by the Minister to assist the Maor in the exercise of his powers and carrying out of his duties.

(3) References in this Act to the Curragh Bye-laws, 1964, shall include references to any bye-laws made after the passing of this Act amending, replacing or repealing the said Curragh Bye-laws, 1964.