Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

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Appointment of officers pending completion of period of five years, after the establishment of a Military College.

19.—Until the expiry of the period of five years after the establishment of a Military College, the following persons shall be eligible for appointment to commissioned rank in the Forces:—

(a) Citizens of Saorstát Eireann.

(b) Officers and men serving at the time of the passing of this Act in the National Forces.

(c) Such other persons as may be approved of by the Minister:

Provided that in any case the Minister may order such citizens, officers, men and persons or any of them to undergo such courses of instruction, and pass such qualifying tests as may be prescribed.