3. The provisions of this Order shall come into operation in relation to schools other than Irish speaking schools—
(a)on 1st August 1998 in respect of pupils in the first year of the third key stage;
(b)on 1st August 1999 in respect of pupils in the second year of the third key stage and the first year of the fourth key stage; and
(c)on 1st August 2000 in respect of pupils in the third year of the third key stage and the second year of the fourth key stage.