The expression “existing” means existing at the appointed day:

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The expression “Treasury of Northern Ireland” means the department or officer, by whatever name called, for the time being entrusted with the administration of finance in Northern Ireland.

The expression “county court judge” includes recorder:

The expression “salary” includes remuneration, allowances, and emoluments:

The expression “pension” includes superannuation allowance and gratuity, and in relation to an officer or constable of the Royal Irish Constabulary or Dublin Metropolitan Police includes a pension or gratuity payable to the widow or children of an officer or constable:

The expression “office” includes any place, situation, or employment, and the expression “officer” shall be construed accordingly:

The expression “officer” in relation to the Royal Irish Constabulary includes the Inspector-General, the Deputy-Inspector-General, an Assistant-Inspector-General, the Assistant-Inspector-General-Commandant of the Depot, the Town Inspector at Belfast, a county inspector, a surgeon, a storekeeper and barrack-master, the veterinary surgeon, and a district inspector, and in relation to the Dublin Metropolitan Police, includes the Chief Commissioner and Assistant-Commissioner:

The expression “constable” in relation to the Royal Irish Constabulary includes the head-constable-major, a head-constable, sergeant, acting sergeant, and constable; and in relation to the Dublin Metropolitan Police includes every member of that force not being of higher rank than chief superintendent, and not being a member of the clerical staff only:

The expression “Royal Irish Constabulary” includes the reserve force of that body.