Elections Act, 1960

Operation of Part II and fixing of certain days.

3.—(1) If the writ for the Dáil election is moved not later than the 1st day of June, 1960, the Minister may by order declare that Part II of this Act is in operation.

(2) An order under this section shall fix in relation to the Dáil election—

(a) a day to be deemed to be the day of receipt of the writ by the returning officer, and

(b) a day for polling.

(3) If an order is made under this section, Part II of this Act shall come into operation on the making of the order, but it shall not come into operation otherwise.