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Definitions. 
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1.—In this Act unless the context otherwise requires— 
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“The Charter” means the Royal Charter of Incorporation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland; 
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“The Institute” means the body corporate constituted by the Charter; 
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“The Council” means the Council of the Institute; 
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“The bye-laws” mean the bye-laws, rules and regulations of the Institute for the time being in force; 
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“The operative date” means the date on which this Act comes into operation. 
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