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Definitions. 
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1.—In this Act— 
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“the Act of 1890” means the Pharmacy Act (Ireland), 1875, Amendment Act, 1890; 
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“the council” means the council of the Society; 
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“existing registered druggist” means a person who, at the commencement of this Act, is registered in the register of registered druggists in Ireland; 
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“the Minister” means the Minister for Health; 
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“the period for qualification” means the period of three years beginning on the commencement of this Act; 
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“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the council subject to the provisions of the Principal Act; 
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“the Principal Act” means the Pharmacy Act (Ireland), 1875; 
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“the registrar” means the registrar of the Society; 
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“the Society” means the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. 
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