Malicious Injuries Act, 1981

Interpretation.

2.—In this Act—

“damage”, in relation to property, includes the total or partial destruction of the property and any injury thereto;

“local authority” means the council of a county or the corporation of a county borough;

“the Minister” means the Minister for Justice;

“property” includes wild animals in captivity and incorporeal here-ditaments (including easements, profits a prendre and other rights) but not a mere pleasure or amenity;

“ship” includes every description of vessel, boat and other craft, whether or not propelled by oars.