SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12 Construction of references in existing laws

Office-holders and Ministers

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1

A reference to—

a

the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland; or

b

the chief executive member,

shall be construed as a reference to the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly.

2

References to Northern Ireland executive authorities shall be construed as references to Ministers and the Northern Ireland departments.

3

A reference to—

a

the Executive Committee for Northern Ireland; or

b

the Northern Ireland Executive,

shall be construed as a reference to the Executive Committee established by section 20.

4

This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before the appointed day.