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Number 42 of 1961.

ELECTRICITY (TEMPORARY PROVISIONS) ACT, 1961.

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Section

1.

Duration.

2.

Present trade dispute.

3.

Wages tribunal.

4.

Commission of inquiry.

5.

Regulation of supplies and prices of commodities.

6.

Offences, prosecutions and punishments.

7.

Prosecution of bodies of persons.

8.

Expenses.

9.

Short title.

Acts Referred to

Industrial Relations Act, 1946

1946, No. 26

Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921

1921, c. 7

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Number 42 of 1961.

ELECTRICITY (TEMPORARY PROVISIONS) ACT, 1961.

AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE TAKING, DURING A LIMITED PERIOD, OF EXCEPTIONAL MEASURES TO ENSURE THE DUE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESSENTIALS OF LIFE TO THE COMMUNITY. [2nd September, 1961.]

WHEREAS, in consequence of a trade dispute involving certain electricians, there is serious danger of a cessation of electric power:

AND WHEREAS, owing to the grave hardship which such a cessation would cause to the community, by reason of the interruption of essential supplies and services and the disemployment of workers in many occupations, a serious situation threatening the well-being of the community has arisen:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS: