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References
- Parliamentary debates:
- First stage - Dáil Éireann, volume 196, 11 July 1962
- Second and subsequent stages - Dáil Éireann, volume 197, 6 November 1962
- Second and subsequent stages - Seanad Éireann, volume 55, 14 November 1962
- ↑ The citation of this act by this short title is authorised by section 3 of this act. The comma is omitted on the authority of section 14(3)(a) of the Interpretation Act 2005.
- ↑ Legislation directory entry
