Science and Technology Act, 1987
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Definitions. |
4.—In this Act— | |
“the Act of 1961” means the Industrial Research and Standards Act, 1961 , as amended by the Industrial Research and Standards (Amendment) Act, 1979 ; | ||
“the Agency” means Eolas—The Irish Science and Technology Agency; | ||
“the Board” means the Board of the Agency; | ||
“the dissolved body” means the National Board for Science and Technology dissolved by section 8 (7) of this Act; | ||
“functions” includes powers and duties; | ||
“institution” means any institute, college, laboratory, office or service (whether under the control of a Minister or otherwise) which is whollyor partly engaged in research and development or any other activity related to science or technology; | ||
“the Minister” means the Minister for Industry and Commerce. |