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Updated to 11 December 2024 (Act No. 48 of 2024 and S.I. No. 697 of 2024)

British Public Statutes Affected

Session and ChapterShort Title or Subject MatterHow AffectedAffecting Provision
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 2 Transfer of Railways (Ireland) Act 1890 Adapted by O. in C.* 1898 (61 & 62 Vict.) c. 37, s. 105, sch. 5
Powers of L. Lt. trans.** to Min. of Transport 1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5) c. 50, s. 2
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 16 in pt. rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
Notes accompanying this entry from Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 571. * This Act is dated 1890. ** See S. R. & O., 1899, No. 44, printed, S. R. & O. Rev. 1904, VII. "Local Government I.," p. 40.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 3 Custody of Children Act 1891 Rep. 7/1964, s.4, sch.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 4 Technical Instruction Act 1891 Rep. 29/1930, s.126, sch. 5
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 5 Army (Annual) Act 1891 Rep. 32/2005, ss. 1, 2, sch., pt. 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 12 Railway and Canal Traffic (Provisional Orders) Amendment Act 1891 Rep. prosp. 3/1986, ss. 18, 20, sch. 3
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 15 Merchandise Marks Act 1891 Repealed 19/2007, ss.1(2), 4(1) and sch. 2
Retained* 28/2007, s. 2 and sch. 1, pt. 4
S. 2 rep. 48/1931, s.35, sch.
S. 2 ext. to Bd., now Min. of Agric. 1894 (57 & 58 Vict.) c. 19, s. 1
1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5) c. 91, s. 1
* Act retained by 28/2007 which was commenced on 8 May 2007. However, repeal in 19/2007 commenced on 1 May 2007.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 16 Army Schools Act 1891 Rep. 11/1983, s.1, sch., pt. 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 20 Pollen Fisheries (Ireland) Act 1891 Rep. 14/1959, s.5, sch. 1
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 21 Savings Banks Act 1891 Amended as to public trustee 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 52
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 1 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 2 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 2 (2) from "The persons so" r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 3 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 4 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 4 am. 1918 (8 & 9 Geo. 5) c. 4
S. 5 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 6 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 7 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 8 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 9 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 10 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 10 am. 1918 (8 & 9 Geo. 5) c. 4
S. 10 in pt. r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 10 (i) am. 1904 (4 Edw. 7) c. 8, s. 6
S. 11 prosp. r. 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5) c. 12, s. 10 (4), sch.
S. 11 to "enacted as follows" r. * 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 12 (1) cesser. 23/1958, s.5 (1)
S. 12(2) (in so far as it relates to former banks) rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 12 (2), ref. to An Post substit. 24/1983, s.8 (1), sch. 4, pt. 1
S. 13 r. 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5) c. 59, s. 168, sch. 6
S. 14 r. 1904 (4 Edw. 7) c. 8, s. 15, sch.
Ss. 15 ,16 (in so far as they relate to former banks) rep. 21 /1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
S. 18 rep. 21/1989, ss. 2, 7, sch.1
1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
Sch. 1 r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
Sch. 2 r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
*This appears to have been repealed by 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908). However, it does not appear in the Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 572.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 22 Museums and Gymnasiums Act 1891 Rep. 8/1994, ss. 1 (9), 4 (1), sch. 1, pt. 1
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 24 Public Accounts and Charges Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 1(1) from "and the Act" r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 2 application of appropriations-in-aid money 41/2019, s. 1(2), schedule 1
35/2017, s. 1(2), sch. 1
16/2016, s. 1(2), sch. 1
48/2015, s. 1(2), sch. 1
35/2014, s. 1(2), sch. 1
43/2013, s. 1(2), sch. 1
42/2012, s. 1(2), sch. 1
38/2011, s. 1(2), sch. 1
35/2010, s. 1(2), sch. 1
42/2009, s. 1(2), sch. 1
23/2008, s. 1(2), sch. 1
41/2007, s. 1(2), sch. 1
35/2006, s. 1(2), sch. 1
42/2003, s. 1 (1) (2), sch., cl. 4
28/2002, s. 1 (2), sch., cl. 4
52/2001, s. 1 (2)
34/1995, s. 2 (2), sch., cl. 4
S. 2 applic. 32/1991, s. 1 (2), sch.
S. 2(2), (3) transfer of functions S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3 & sch. 1
S. 3 from "and shall" r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 4 am. 1893 (56 & 57 Vict.) c. 50
S. 5 in pt. r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
Sch. r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 31 Mail Ships Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 3 (2) r. and new sub-s. substituted 1902 (2 Edw. 7) c. 36, s. 1
S. 3 (5) am. 1902 (2 Edw. 7) c. 36, s. 1
S. 5, saving for. 5/1989, ss. 7 (1) (a), 16 (2)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 36 Consular Salaries and Fees Act 1891 Rep. 32/2005, ss. 1, 2, sch., pt. 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 37 Fisheries Act 1891 Powers transfered to Min. of Agric. 1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5) c. 91, s. 1
1903 (3 Edw. 7) c. 31, s. 1 (2), sch.
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 6 (4) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 10 references construed 1/2014, ss. 1(22), 9(2),(3)
S. 12 (1) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 12 (2) to "this section" r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 12 (3) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 12 (4) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 12(5) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 38 Stamp Duties Management Act 1891 Rep., with ctnc. 31/1999, ss. 160, 163, sch. 3
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 39 Stamp Act 1891 Rep., with ctnc. 31/1999, ss. 160, 163, sch. 3
S. 7 substituted S.I. No. 34 of 1984, arts. 2(1), 3(1)
S. 58(7) inserted S.I. No. 123 of 1980, arts. 2, 3
S. 58(8) inserted S.I. No. 123 of 1980, arts. 2, 3
S. 58(9) inserted S.I. No. 123 of 1980, arts. 2, 3
Sch. 1 amended S.I. No. 8 of 1988, arts. 2, 3
S.I. No. 151 of 1985, arts. 2, 4(1)
S.I. No. 27 of 1975, arts. 2, 3, 4, schedule
S.I. No. 140 of 1973, arts. 2, 4, 5, 6, schedule
Sch. 1 stamp duty fixed S.I. No. 244 of 1979, art. 3
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 42 Tramways (Ireland) Amendment Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 43 Forged Transfers Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 1 appl. S. I. No. 147 of 1952, art. 10 (2)
S. 1 (1) am. 1892 (55 & 56 Vict.) c. 36
S. 1 (2) am. 1892 (55 & 56 Vict.) c. 36
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 45 Turbary (Ireland) Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 46 Post Office Act 1891 Repealed 28/2007, ss. 2, 3 and Schedule 2, Part 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 48 Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act 1891 Am. as to Congested Districts Bd. 1893 (56 & 57 Geo. 5) c. 35
Bonds issued under not to be chargeable. 39/1997, ss. 607 (1) (c), 1097
Exchequer contrib. reduced. 27/1958, s.16 (4)
Powers of Commrs. of Public Wks. in I. trans.* to Min. of Transport 1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5) c. 50, s. 2
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 1 (1) in pt. rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 3 rep. 1903 (3 Edw.7) c. 37, s. 103, sch.
S. 4 (2)(b) rep. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 52, sch. 2
S. 5 rep. 4/1992, s.4 (1), (3)
S. 5 (1) (a) (ii) rep. 15/1962, s.23 (1), sch. 3, pt. 1
S. 5 (2)(b) am. 1906 (6 Edw. 7) c. 37, s. 18 (1)
S. 5 (2)(b) in pt. rep. 1906 (6 Edw. 7) c. 37, s. 38, sch.
S. 6 am. 42/1923, s.12
S. 6 (4) constr. 1/1936, s.1 (1)
S. 7 from "an annual sum" rep. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 52, sch. 2
S. 8 with saving rep. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 52, sch. 2
S. 9 (1) am. 1903 (3 Edw.7) c. 37, s. 40 (3)
1901 (1 Edw. 7) c. 3, s. 1 (1)
S. 9 (4) am. 42/1923, s.39
S. 9 (4) rstrct. 19/1927, s.10 (1)
26/1939, ss. 36 (3), 43 (1), 46 (1)
16/1950, s.10 (1)
S. 9 (4) rstrct. removed. 19/1927, ss. 55 (1), 56
S. 13 re-enacted with mods. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 46
S. 15 (8) in pt. rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 19 rep. 8/1958, s.6, sch.
S. 21 rep. 27/1958, s.5 (1) (3), sch.
S. 22 constr. of refs. 1/2014, ss. 1(22), 25(2)
S. 22 (3) am. 11/1931, s.6
S. 25 appl. 1910 (10 Edw. 7 & 1 Geo. 5) c. 21, s. 5
S. 28 (3) rstrct. 27/1923, s.4
S. 28 (5) appl. 27/1923, s.3
S. 29 (1) in pt. rep. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 52, sch. 2
S. 29 (2) rep. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 52, sch. 2
S. 33 rep., provns. substit. 11/1931, s.52
S. 34 from "consisting" prosp. rep. 1909 (9 Edw. 7) c. 42, ss. 44 (5), 70, sch.
S. 34 am. 1903 (3 Edw.7) c. 37, s. 84
S. 34 (1) in pt. rep. 1903 (3 Edw.7) c. 37, s. 103, sch.
S. 35 (1) am. 27/1923, s.9
S. 35 (1), reduction of sums payable. 14/1941, s.50
S. 35 (1)-(3) rep. 24/1984, s.14, sch.
S. 36 (3)-(6) rep. 1903 (3 Edw.7) c. 37, s. 103, sch
S. 37 (3) rep. 42/1923, s.78, sch. 2
S. 38, rep. with savings. 21/1966, ss. 6, 121, sch. 1
S. 39 in pt rep. 1893 (56 & 57 Geo. 5) c. 35
S. 39 (1)(c) in pt. rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 40 (1) rep. 1894 (57 & 58 Vict.) c. 50, s. 3 (4)
S. 40 (3) am. 1899 (62 & 63 Vict.) c. 18, s. 5
S. 40 (5) rep. 1893 (56 & 57 Geo. 5) c. 35
S. 41 rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 42 definition of "annual value" rep. 1896 (59 & 60 Geo. 5) c. 47, s. 52, sch. 2
S. 43 (1) rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
Sch. 3 rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
* As from Jan. 1, 1920. See S. R. & O., 1919 (No. 1939), II., p. 846. Note accompanying this entry from Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 576.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 50 Commissioners for Oaths Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 51 Slander of Women Act 1891 Rep. 40/1961, s.4, sch. 1, pt. 2
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 54 Ranges Act 1891 Rep. 11/1983, s.1, sch., pt. 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 56 Elementary Education Act 1891 Rep. as from April 1, 1919* 1918 (8 & 9 Geo. 5) c. 39, s. 51, sch. 2
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
* See S. R. & O., 1919 (No. 693), I., p. 337. Note accompanying this entry from Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 576.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 57 Redemption of Rent (Ireland) Act 1891 Am. 1896 (59 & 60 Vict.) c. 47, s. 41
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 59 Public Works Loans Act 1891 Repealed 28/2007, ss. 2, 3 and Schedule 2, Part 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 61 Schools for Science and Art Act 1891 Repealed 28/2007, ss. 2, 3 and Schedule 2, Part 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 65 Lunacy Act 1891 Powers of Secy. of State transferable by O. in C* to Min. of Health 1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5) c. 21, s. 3 (2)(b), (5), sch. 1
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 13 references construed 1/2014, ss. 1(22), 34
S. 18 references construed 1/2014, ss. 1(22), 9(2),(3)
S. 27 ext. 1922 (12 & 13 Geo. 5) c. 60, s. 2 (8)
S. 29 rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
Sch. rep. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
* Power under s. 12 trans. as from May 17 1920. See S. R. & O., 1920 (No. 809), I., p. 775. Note accompanying this entry from Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 577.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 66 Registration of Title Act 1891* Rep. prosp. with savings. 16/1964, ss. 2, 5, 61 (9), 113 (2), sch.
*Registration of Title Act, 1891. : Alternative short title given by 26/1942, s. 3. Former title: Local Registration of Title (Ireland) Act, 1891.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 67 Statute Law Revision Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
Sch. r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 68 County Councils (Elections) Act 1891 Repealed 28/2007, ss. 2, 3 and Schedule 2, Part 4
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 69 Penal Servitude Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
Trans. of powers under. S.R. & O. No. 203 of 1937
S. 1 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 1 (3) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 2 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 2 (3) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 3 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 4 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 5 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 6 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 7 rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
S. 8, regs. made under ctd. 10/2007, ss. 1(2), 35(5)
4/1997, s.19 (8)
S. 8 rep. 4/1997, s.23, sch. 2
S. 8 (in pt.) rep. 14/1997, ss. 1, 16, sch. 3
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 70 Markets and Fairs (Weighing of Cattle) Act 1891* Repealed 15/2013, ss. 1(2), 4 & sch. 1
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
Preamble** 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 1 to "this Act" r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 2, powers, duties of D.A.T.I. trans. 8/1931, s.4 (1) (a), sch. 1
S. 3, powers, duties of D.A.T.I., trans. 8/1931, s.5
S. 4 (1), powers, duties of D.A.T.I., trans. 8/1931, s.4 (1) (a), sch. 1
S. 4 (2), powers, duties of D.A.T.I., trans. 8/1931, s.5
S. 4 (4) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
*See Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 577 for entries in respect of England and Scotland.
**This appears to be repealed as per 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908) but does not appear in Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 577.
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 71 Labourers (Ireland) Act 1891 Rep. with savings. 21/1966, ss. 6, 121, sch. 1
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 72 Coinage Act 1891 Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
S. 1 (4) r. 1908 (8 Edw. 7) c. 49 (S.L.R., 1908)
S. 2 am. 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5) c. 3, s. 1 (1)
Sch. am. 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5) c. 3, s. 1 (1)
1891 (54 & 55 Vict.) c. 75 Factory and Workshop Act 1891 Rep. * 1901 (1 Edw. 7) c. 22, s. 161, sch. 7
Retained 28/2007, s. 2 and Schedule 1, Part 4
Saver 46/2009, s. 2(2)(b)
* As regards ss. 8-10, 12 and sch. 1, as from Order of Secretary of State. No such Order has (Dec. 31, 1921) been made. Note accompanying this entry from Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes, Thirty-Seventh Edition, London HMSO 1921, page 577.