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Constitution (Verification of Petition) Act, 1944

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Number 8 of 1944.

CONSTITUTION (VERIFICATION OF PETITION) ACT, 1944.

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Section

1.

Verification of signatures of members of Dáil Eireann.

2.

Verification of signatures of members of Seanad Eireann.

3.

Acceptance of verification as sufficient evidence.

4.

Offences and penalties.

5.

Short title.

Act Referred to

Prevention of Electoral Abuses Act, 1923

No. 38 of 1923

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Number 8 of 1944.

CONSTITUTION (VERIFICATION OF PETITION) ACT, 1944.

AN ACT TO PRESCRIBE THE MANNER IN WHICH SIGNATURES TO A PETITION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT UNDER ARTICLE 27 OF THE CONSTITUTION SHALL BE VERIFIED. [20th March, 1944.]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:—