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Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006

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Part 6: Supplementary

Section 30: Minor and consequential amendments etc.

107.This section introduces Schedules 4 and 5, which contain minor and consequential amendments, repeals and revocations. Part 3 of Schedule 4 includes provision amending Schedules 2 and 3 to the 1998 Act to permit devolution of functions relating to co-operation between the PSNI and An Garda Siochana.

108.The section also allows the Secretary of State to make further supplementary, consequential and transitional provision in connection with the provisions of Part 1 (registration of electors). In particular, it is envisaged that this power may be used to provide for Part 1 provisions to apply with modifications during any transitional period when other relevant Part 1 or EAA provisions have yet to come into force.

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