Updated to 25 May 2023 (Act No.12 of 2023 and S.I. No. 266 of 2023)

Contents

Commencement

SectionCommencement DateCommencement Information
Ss. 1-5 18 February 1948 s. 9
S. 6 27 November 1947 s. 6(3)
Ss. 7-10 18 February 1948 s. 9

Amendments and other effects

How AffectedAffecting Provision
Rep. prosp. 19/1961, s.9 (1) (2)

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
S. 7(1) Electoral (Amendment) Act, 1947 (Appointment of Returning Officer) Order 1954 (S.I. No. 71 of 1954)
S. 7(1)(d) Electoral (Amendment) Act, 1947 (Appointment of Returning Officer) Order 1955 (S.I. No. 67 of 1955)

The term served by the Fourth Government of Ireland was from 9 June 19444 - 18 February 1948).