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Control of amalgamated force by the Commissioner thereof.
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8.—(1) The general direction and control of the amalgamated force shall, subject to regulations made under or continued in force by this Act, be vested in the Commissioner of the amalgamated force who shall be styled and known as the Commissioner of the Gárda Síochána.
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(2) If and whenever the Commissioner of the amalgamated force is temporarily absent or is incapacitated by illness from performing his duties or the office of Commissioner of the amalgamated force is vacant, the Minister may authorise a Deputy-Commissioner of the amalgamated force to exercise or perform during such absence, incapacity, or vacancy, all or any of the powers and duties of the Commissioner.
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