European Union (Scrutiny) Act, 2002

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Interpretation.

1.—(1) In this Act, save where the context otherwise requires—

“European Communities” has the meaning assigned to it by the European Communities Act, 1972 ;

“measure” means—

(a) a regulation or directive adopted under the Treaty establishing the European Community;

(b) a joint action adopted under Article 14 of the Treaty on European Union;

(c) a common position adopted under Article 15 of the Treaty on European Union;

(d) a measure requiring the prior approval of both Houses of the Oireachtas pursuant to Article 29.4.6° of the Constitution not otherwise mentioned in this definition;

“Minister”, in relation to a measure, means the Minister of the Government performing functions in relation to the measure or, if there is more than one such Minister of the Government, such one of them as may be agreed upon by them.

(2) In this Act—

(a) a reference to a section is a reference to a section of this Act unless it is indicated that reference to some other provision is intended,

(b) a reference to a subsection or paragraph is a reference to a subsection or paragraph of the provision in which the reference occurs, unless it is indicated that reference to some other provision is intended, and

(c) a reference to any enactment shall be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended, adapted or extended by or under any subsequent enactment.