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Interpretation.
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1.— (1) In this Act—
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“act” includes omission and a reference to committing or doing an act includes a reference to making an omission;
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“curtilage”, in relation to a dwelling, means an area immediately surrounding or adjacent to the dwelling which is used in conjunction with the dwelling, other than any part of that area that is a public place;
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“dwelling” includes—
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(a) a building or structure (whether temporary or not) which is constructed or adapted for use as a dwelling and is being so used,
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(b) a vehicle or vessel (whether mobile or not) which is constructed or adapted for use as a dwelling and is being so used, or
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(c) a part of a dwelling;
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“Minister” means the Minister for Justice and Equality;
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“public place” means any place to which the public have access whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge.
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(2) In this Act, a reference to a dwelling includes a reference to the curtilage of the dwelling.
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