Updated to 10 October 2025 (Act No. 10 of 2025 and S.I. No. 474 of 2025)

Contents

Commencement

Section Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
Commencement Information
Ss. 1-5 18 February 1948 s. 9
S. 6 27 November 1947 s. 6(3)
Ss. 7-10 18 February 1948 s. 9

Amendments and other effects

How Affected Affecting Provision
Rep. prosp. 19/1961, s.9 (1) (2)

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
S. 7(1) Electoral (Amendment) Act, 1947 (Appointment of Returning Officer) Order 1954 (S.I. No. 71 of 1954)
S. 7(1)(d) Electoral (Amendment) Act, 1947 (Appointment of Returning Officer) Order 1955 (S.I. No. 67 of 1955)

The term served by the Fourth Government of Ireland was from 9 June 19444 - 18 February 1948).