Updated to 18 February 2026 (Act No. 1 of 2026 and S.I. No. 54 of 2026)
All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.
Official Languages Act 2003
No. 32 of 2003
Contents
Commencement
| Section | Commencement/Effective Date Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
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Commencement Information |
|---|---|---|
| S. 1 | 14 July 2003 | Commenced on enactment |
| Ss. 2-4 | 30 October 2003 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2003 (S.I. No. 518 of 2003), art. 2 |
| Ss. 5, 6 | 19 January 2004 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2004 (S.I. No. 32 of 2004), art. 3 |
| Ss. 7, 8 | 14 July 2006 | In operation since 14 July 2006 |
| S. 9(1), (2) | 19 January 2004 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2004 (S.I. No. 32 of 2004), art. 3 |
| S. 9(3) | 14 July 2006 | In operation since 14 July 2006 |
| S. 10 | 1 May 2004 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2004 (S.I. No. 32 of 2004), art. 4 |
| Ss. 11-30 | 19 January 2004 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2004 (S.I. No. 32 of 2004), art. 3 |
| Ss. 31-35 | 30 October 2003 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2003 (S.I. No. 518 of 2003), art. 2 |
| S. 36 | 19 January 2004 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2004 (S.I. No. 32 of 2004), art. 3 |
| Schs. 1, 2 | 19 January 2004 | An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2004 (S.I. No. 32 of 2004), art. 3 |
Amendments and other effects
| How Affected | Affecting Provision | Affecting Provision Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
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Commencement Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act included in collectively cited Official Languages Acts | 49/21, ss. 2, 20(2) | ||
| Functions transferred and references construed (Mayor of Limerick) | 7/2024, ss. 1(3), 10, 23, 25, 26, 28 & sch. 1 parts 1, 2 | 16 May 2024 | Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 207 of 2024), art. 2(b) |
| Transfer of certain functions | S.I. No. 175 of 2025, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(a), 4-8, schedule, part 1 | 1 June 2025 | S.I. No. 175 of 2025, arts. 1(2) |
| S. I. No. 164 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3(1) & sch., pt. 1 | 1 May 2011 | S. I. No. 164 of 2011, arts. 1(2) | |
| S. 2 reference to "Minister" construed | S.I. No. 175 of 2025, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(a), 4-8, schedule, part 1 | S.I. No. 175 of 2025, arts. 1(2) | |
| S. I. No. 164 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3(1) & sch., pt. 1 | 1 May 2011 | S. I. No. 164 of 2011, arts. 1(2) | |
| S. 2(1) amended | 49/2021, ss. 2(a), (b), 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(a) |
| S. 2(1) amended | 49/2021, ss. 2(c), 20(3) | 20 June 2022 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(b) |
| S. 2(1) amended | 7/2018, ss. 1(3), 194 | 25 May 2018 | Data Protection Act 2018 (Commencement) Order 2018 (S.I. No. 174 of 2018), art. 3 |
| S. 4 functions transferred and references construed | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3 & sch. 1 | 29 July 2011 | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2) |
| S. 4A inserted | 49/2021, ss. 3, 20(3) | 5 May 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2023 (S.I. No. 215 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 4B inserted | 49/2021, ss. 3, 20(3) | 5 May 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2023 (S.I. No. 215 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 7 substit. (in the Irish text) | 23/2011, s. 62(a) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 7 substit. (in the English text) | 23/2011, s. 62(b) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 7 non-application of | 38/2014, ss. 1(2), 1447(1) | 1 June 2015 | Companies Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 169 of 2015), art. 3 |
| 10/2011, ss. 1(2), 5 | |||
| 9/2011, s. 24 | 29 June 2011 | Commenced on enactment | |
| 36/2010, ss. 1(2), 70 | |||
| 34/2009, ss. 1(3), 230 | 21 December 2009 | National Asset Management Agency Act 2009 (Commencement) Order 2009 (S.I. No. 545 of 2009), art. 2 | |
| S. 9(1) amended | 49/2021, ss. 4(a), 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(a) |
| S. 9(2) substituted | 49/2021, ss. 4(b), 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(a) |
| S. 9(3) substituted | 49/2021, ss. 4(c), 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(a) |
| S. 9(4) inserted | 49/2021, ss. 4(c), 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(a) |
| S. 9A-9E inserted | 49/2021, ss. 5, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(b) |
| S. 10 functions transferred and references construed | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3 & sch. 1 | 29 July 2011 | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2) |
| S. 10A inserted | 49/2021, ss. 6, 20(3) | 10 October 2022 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2) 2022 (S.I. No. 511 of 2022), art. 2 |
| S. 11 repealed with transitional provisions | 49/2021, ss. 17, 19, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(c) |
| S. 11(3) functions transferred and references construed | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3 & sch. 1 | 29 July 2011 | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2) |
| S. 12 repealed | 49/2021, ss. 17, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(c) |
| S. 13 repealed | 49/2021, ss. 17, 19, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(c) |
| S. 14 repealed | 49/2021, ss. 17, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(c) |
| S. 14(4) inserted | 49/2021, ss. 7, 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(b) |
| S. 15 repealed with transitional provisions | 49/2021, ss. 17, 19, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(c) |
| S. 16 repealed | 49/2021, ss. 17, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(c) |
| S. 17 repealed with transitional provisions | 49/2021, ss. 17, 19, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(c) |
| S. 18 repealed | 49/2021, ss. 17, 20(3) | 21 December 2024 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) (Uimh. 2), 2024 (S.I. No. 692 of 2024), art. 2(c) |
| S. 18A-18F inserted | 49/2021, ss. 8, 20(3) | 20 June 2022 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme) 2022 (S.I. No. 313 of 2022), art. 2(c) |
| S. 19A-19D inserted | 49/2021, ss. 9, 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(c) |
| S. 21(aa) inserted | 49/2021, ss. 10, 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(d) |
| S. 27 functions transferred and references construed | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3 & sch. 1 | 29 July 2011 | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2) |
| S. 29 amended | 49/2021, ss. 11, 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | tAn Ordú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(e) |
| S. 31 amended | 49/2021, ss. 12, 20(3) | 30 June 2024 | Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021 (Commencement) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 320 of 2024), art. 2(a) |
| Ss. 31A-31C inserted | 49/2021, ss. 13, 20(3) | 30 June 2024 | Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021 (Commencement) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 320 of 2024), art. 2(b) |
| S. 32 orders under, provisions revoked by conflicting subsequent orders | 37/2001, s. 192(4) as inserted by 20/2011, ss. 1(5), 48 | 31 January 2019 | Local Government Act 2001 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 24 of 2019), art. 2(b) |
| S. 32(1) amended | 49/2021, ss. 14, 20(3) | 30 June 2024 | Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021 (Commencement) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 320 of 2024), art. 2(c) |
| S. 32(2) (Irish text) substituted | 1/2019, ss. 1(2), 47(1)(a) | 31 January 2019 | Local Government Act 2019 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 20 of 2019), art. 3(1) |
| S. 32(2) (English text) substituted | 1/2019, ss. 1(2), 47(1)(b) | 31 January 2019 | Local Government Act 2019 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 20 of 2019), art. 3(1) |
| S. 32(2) substit. | 20/2011, ss. 1(5), 49 | Not yet commenced. Requires commencement order under s. 1(5) | |
| S. 36 am. | 38/2012, ss. 1(3), 23 | 31 October 2012 | S. 1(3) |
| Sch. 1 am. | 23/2010, ss. 2, 15(12), sch. 2, pt. 12 | 1 October 2010 | Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Commencement of Certain Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 469 of 2010), art. 2 |
| Sch. 1, constr. refs. | 55/2015), s. 7(2) | 24 December 2015 | Commenced on enactment |
| 44/2015, s. 39(1), (2) | 10 December 2015 | Commenced on enactment | |
| 42/2015, ss. 1(4), 76(3) | 8 January 2016 | Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 (Commencement of sections 30 and 42 and Part 4) Order 2016 (S.I. No. 4 of 2016), art. 2 | |
| 16/2015, ss. 1(2), 57(2), (3) | 1 October 2015 | Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 410 of 2015), art. 2 | |
| 16/2015, ss. 1(2), 66(2), (3) | Not yet commenced. Requires commencement order under s. 1(2) | ||
| 27/2014, ss. 28(1), 33(4), 35(2), 43 | 27 July 2014 | Commenced on enactment | |
| 25/2014, ss. 1(3), 8, 44(2) | 1 November 2014 | Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 449 of 2014), art. 4 | |
| 20/2014, ss. 1(3), 4, 6(2) | 30 July 2014 | Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 354 of 2014), art. 3(1) | |
| 25/1990, s. 9A as inserted by 20/2013, ss. 1(5), 26 | 21 December 1990 | Pensions Act 1990 (Parts I and II) (Commencement) Order 1990 (S.I. No. 331 of 1990), art. 2 | |
| 24/2011, s. 13 | 19 May 2006 | s. 13(4) | |
| Sch. 1, par. 1(1) am. | 10/2011, ss. 1(2), 6, 92 | 6 July 2011 | Ss. 1(2) & 6. Day appointed by Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011 (Appointed Day) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 401 of 2011), art. 2 |
| 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8(3)(a), & sch. 2, pt. 14 | 1 July 2010 | S. 5(2). See also Inland Fisheries Act (Establishment Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 262 of 2010), art. 2 | |
| 44/2009, ss. 14(1), 15(3) and sch. part 1 | 1 January 2010 | S. 15(3) | |
| 19/2007, ss. 1(2), 40(1) and sch. 3, pt. 1 | 1 May 2007 | Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 178 of 2007), art. 2 | |
| 33/2004, ss. 3, 4, 61 (1), 63, sch. 2, pt. 1 | 6 October 2004 | Commenced on enactment | |
| Sch. 1 par 1(2) reference to Ervia construed | 11/2024, ss. 1(2), 6, 11 | 1 June 2024 | Gas (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024 (Commencement) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 208 of 2024), art. 4 |
| Sch. 1 par. 1(2) reference to Bord na gCon construed | 15/2019, s. 8(2) | 1 October 2020 | Greyhound Racing Act 2019 (Commencement) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 399 of 2020), art. 2(b) |
| Sch. 1 par. 1(2) reference to National Sports Campus Development Authority construed | 15/2015, ss. 6, 31 | 13 May 2015 | Commenced on enactment |
| Sch. 1 par. 1(2) reference to National Consumer Agency construed | 29/2014, ss. 1(5), 8, 39 | 31 October 2014 | Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 366 of 2014), art. 3 |
| Sch. 1 par. 1(2) reference to Bord Gáis Éireann construed | 5/2014, ss. 8(1), (2), 9(3) | 19 June 2014 | ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 286 of 2014), art. 2 |
| Sch. 1 par. 1(2) reference to Medical Council construed | 25/2007, ss. 1(3), 108(3) | 3 July 2008 | Medical Practitioners Act 2007 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 231 of 2008), art. 2(j) |
| Sch. 1 para. 1(2) amended | S.I. No. 230 of 2020, reg. 2 | 19 June 2020 | S.I. No. 230 of 2020, 2 |
| 11/2013, ss. 1(2), 72(1), sch. 6, item 44 | 1 July 2013 | Education and Training Boards Act 2013 (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 211 of 2013), art. 4 | |
| 21/2010, ss. 2, 165 | 1 November 2010 | Adoption Act 2010 (Commencement) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 511 of 2010), art. 2 | |
| 19/2007, ss. 1(2), 40(1) and sch. 3, pt. 1 | 1 May 2007 | Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 178 of 2007), art. 2 | |
| S.I. No. 150 of 2006, regs. 1(2), 3 | 1 May 2006 | S.I. No. 150 of 2006, regs. 1(2) | |
| Sch. 1, para. 1(4) deleted | 49/2021, ss. 15(a)(i), 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(f) |
| Sch. 1, para. 1(5)(d) substituted | 49/2021, ss. 15(a)(ii), 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(f) |
| Sch. 1, para. 2 amended | 49/2021, ss. 15(b), 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(f) |
| Sch. 1, para. 3 amended | 49/2021, ss. 15(c), 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(f) |
| Sch. 1, para. 3A inserted | 49/2021, ss. 15(d), 20(3) | 13 March 2023 | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 (Tosach Feidhme), 2023 (S.I. No. 90 of 2023), art. 2(f) |
| Sch. 2 superannuation schemes established | S.I. No. 580 of 2009 | 23 February 2004 | S.I. No. 580 of 2009, art. 2 |
| S.I. No. 579 of 2009 | 23 February 2004 | S.I. No. 579 of 2009, art. 2 | |
| Sch. 2 para. 2(c) substituted | 39/2018, s. 7 and sch. | 26 December 2018 | Commenced on enactment |
| Sch. 2 para. 2(c) amended | 7/2004, ss. 3, 6, 7, 10, sch. 2, pt. 2 | 25 March 2004 | Commenced on enactment |
SIs made under the Act
| Section | SIs made under the Act |
|---|---|
| S. 4 | Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 230 of 2020) |
| Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 391 of 2008) | |
| Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 150 of 2006) | |
| Na Rialacháin um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Léarscáileanna Forordaithe) 2004 (Official Languages Act 2003 (Prescribed Maps) Regulations 2004) (S.I. No. 212 of 2004) | |
| S. 9(1) | Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 391 of 2008) |
| S. 18A(1) | An tOrdú um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (S.I. No. 312 of 2022) |
| S. 20 | Scéim Aoisliútais An Choimisinéara Teanga 2009 (An Choimisinéara Teanga Superannuation Scheme 2009) (S.I. No. 580 of 2009) |
| Scéim Pinsean Ranníocach An Choimisinéara Teanga Do Chéilí Agus Leanaí 2009 (An Choimisinéara Teanga Contributory Pension Scheme for Spouses and Children 2009) (S.I. No. 579 of 2009) | |
| S. 32(1) | Placenames (County Cork) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 395 of 2012) |
| Placenames (Ceantair Ghaeltachta) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 599 of 2011) | |
| Placenames (Co. Dublin) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 598 of 2011) | |
| An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Luimnigh) (Leasú) 2008 (S.I. No. 115 of 2008) | |
| An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Thiobraid Árann) 2005 (Placenames (Co. Tipperary Order 2005) (S.I. No. 847 of 2005) | |
| An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Lárionaid Daonra agus Dúichí) 2005 (Placenames (Centres of Population and Districts) Order 2005) (S.I. No. 59 of 2005) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Ceantair Ghaeltachta) 2004 (S.I. No. 872 of 2004) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contae Uibh Fhailí) 2003 (S.I. No. 525 of 2003) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contae Phort Láirge) 2003 (S.I. No. 524 of 2003) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contae Mhuineacháin) 2003 (S.I. No. 523 of 2003) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contae Luimnigh) 2003 (S.I. No. 522 of 2003) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contae Lú) 2003 (S.I. No. 521 of 2003) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contae Chill Chainnigh) 2003 (S.I. No. 520 of 2003) | |
| An tOrdúLogainmneacha (Contaetha agus Cúigí) 2003 (S.I. No. 519 of 2003) | |
| S. 32(2)(b) | Na Rialacháin um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Léarscáileanna Forordaithe) 2004 (Official Languages Act 2003 (Prescribed Maps) Regulations 2004) (S.I. No. 212 of 2004) |
| Sch. 2 | Scéim Aoisliútais An Choimisinéara Teanga 2009 (An Choimisinéara Teanga Superannuation Scheme 2009) (S.I. No. 580 of 2009) |
| Scéim Pinsean Ranníocach An Choimisinéara Teanga Do Chéilí Agus Leanaí 2009 (An Choimisinéara Teanga Contributory Pension Scheme for Spouses and Children 2009) (S.I. No. 579 of 2009) |