National Social Service Board Act, 1984

Definitions.

1.—In this Act—

“the Board” means the National Social Service Board established by section 3 of this Act;

“the Director” means the chief officer of the Board appointed pursuant to section 20 of this Act;

“the establishment day” means the day appointed to be the establishment day for the purposes of this Act under section 2 of this Act;

“financial year”, in relation to the Board, means the period from the establishment day to the 31st day of December, 1984, and a period of 12 months ending on any subsequent 31st day of December;

“functions” includes powers and duties and a reference to the performance of functions includes, as respects powers and duties, a reference to the exercise of powers and the carrying out of duties;

“the Minister” means the Minister for Health.