Local Government (Nomination of Presidential Candidates) Act, 1937

Local Government (Nomination of Presidential Candidates) Act, 1937 Skip to content Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Gaeilge Léim go dtí an t-ábhar Séanadh Aiseolas Deasc chabhrach English Gaeilge English Produced by the Office of the Attorney General Táirgthe ag Oifig an Ard-Aighne Home Legislation Acts of the Oireachtas Statutory Instruments Pre-1922 Legislation Constitution External Resources Bills (Houses of the Oireachtas) Iris Oifigiúil / Official Gazette Revised Acts (LRC) Classified List of Legislation (LRC) Translations (acts.ie) Translations (Houses of the Oireachtas) Government Publications for Sale EU Law (EUR-Lex) FAQ Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Search Baile Reachtaíocht Achtanna an Oireachtais Ionstraimí Reachtúla Reachtaíocht Réamh-1922 Bunreacht Acmhainní Seachtracha Billí (Tithe an Oireachtais) Iris Oifigiúil Achtanna Athbhreithnithe (CAD) (An Coimisiún um Athchóiriú an Dlí) Liosta Rangaithe Reachtaíochta Aistriúcháin (achtanna.ie) Aistriúcháin (Tithe an Oireachtais) Foilseacháin Rialtais ar Díol Dlí AE (EUR-Lex) CCanna (Ceisteanna Coitianta) Séanadh Aiseolas Deasc chabhrach Cuardach TitleTeideal Year(s) or rangeBliain nó blianta nó raon TypeCineál All Legislation Acts Statutory Instruments Advanced SearchCuardach Casta HomeBaile ActsAchtanna 1937 Local Government (Nomination of Presidential Candidates) Act, 1937 Local Government (Nomination of Presidential Candidates) Act, 1937 Permanent Page URL View by SectionAmharc de réir Ailt View Full ActAmharc ar an Acht Iomlán Bill History Stair Bille Commencement, Amendments, SIs made under the Act Tosach Feidhme, Leasuithe, IRí arna ndéanamh faoin Acht Print Full ActPriontáil an tAcht Iomlán Number 36 of 1937. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NOMINATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES) ACT, 1937. ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Removal of doubts in relation to nominations at presidential elections. 2. Commencement. 3. Short title. Act Referred to Local Government Act, 1925 No. 5 of 1925 Number 36 of 1937. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NOMINATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES) ACT, 1937. AN ACT TO REMOVE DOUBTS AS TO THE OPERATION OF SECTION 72 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1925 , IN RELATION TO THE NOMINATION, UNDER ARTICLE 12 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF IRELAND LATELY ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE, OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT BY BODIES OR PERSONS TO WHOM THE PROPERTY, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF COUNCILS OF COUNTIES OR COUNTY BOROUGHS HERETOFORE OR HEREAFTER DISSOLVED UNDER THE SAID SECTION HAVE BEEN OR SHALL BE TRANSFERRED. [25th November, 1937.] BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS OF SAORSTÁT EIREANN AS FOLLOWS:— Removal of doubts in relation to nominations at presidential elections. 1.—In order to remove doubts, it is hereby declared and enacted as follows, that is to say:— (a) nothing contained in section 72 of the Local Government Act, 1925 (No. 5 of 1925), or in any order made (whether before or after the passing of this Act) under that section shall operate to transfer to any body, or persons, or person the right or power of the council of a county or a county borough, dissolved (whether before or after the passing of this Act) under the said section, of nominating or joining in the nomination, under section 4 of Article 12 of the Constitution, of a candidate for election to the office of President; (b) no reference contained in any other Act (whether passed before or after this Act) of the Oireachtas of Saorstát Eireann or in any Act of the Oireachtas to councils of counties or county boroughs in relation to the nomination of candidates for election to the office of President shall (unless the contrary is expressly stated in such Act) be construed as referring to or including any body or persons or person to whom the property, powers, or duties of any such council are transferred (whether before or after the passing of this Act) under the said section 72. Commencement. 2.—This Act shall come into operation immediately after the coming into operation of the Constitution of Ireland lately enacted by the people. Short title. 3.—This Act may be cited as the Local Government (Nomination of Presidential Candidates) Act, 1937. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais