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Definitions. 
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2.—In this Act— 
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the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Local Government and Public Health; 
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the expression “constitutional referendum” means a referendum on a proposal for the amendment of the Constitution; 
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the expression “ordinary referendum” means a referendum on a proposal other than a proposal for the amendment of the Constitution; 
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the word “referendum”, when used without qualification, includes both a constitutional referendum and an ordinary referendum; 
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the expression “general election” means a general election of members of Dáil Eireann consequent on a dissolution of Dáil Eireann; 
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the expression “Dáil elector” means a person entitled to vote at a Dáil election; 
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the expression “Dáil election” means an election of a member or members of Dáil Eireann; 
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the word “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under this Act. 
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