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Definitions.
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65.—In this Act and the Schedules thereto unless the context otherwise requires—
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The word “Dáil” shall mean Dáil Eireann;
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The word “Seanad” shall mean Seanad Eireann;
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The expression “Dáil Election” shall mean an election of a member or members to serve in the Dáil and shall include a bye-election as well as a general election;
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The expression “Dáil Elector” shall mean a person entitled to vote at a Dáil election;
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The expression “General Election” shall mean an election of members to serve in the Dáil of a new Oireachtas;
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The expression “Bye-Election” shall mean an election of a member of the Dáil to fill a vacancy occasioned by the death, resignation or disqualification of a member of the Dáil;
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The expression “Seanad Election” shall mean an election of Senators to serve in the Seanad;
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The expression “Seanad Elector” shall mean a person entitled to vote at a Seanad election;
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The word “Election” when used without qualification shall include Dáil election, Seanad election and Referendum;
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The expression “dwellinghouse” shall include any part of a house where that part is occupied separately as a dwellinghouse;
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The expression “prescribed” shall mean prescribed by Order made by the Minister for Local Government.
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