40.  In this Act—­

The expression “the appointed day” shall mean such day after the thirty-first day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven as may be determined by order of Her Majesty in Council.

The expression “Lord-Lieutenant” includes the lords justices or any other chief governor or governors of Ireland for the time being.

The expression “Her Majesty the Queen,” or “Her Majesty” or “the Queen,” includes the heirs and successors of Her Majesty the Queen.

The expression “Treasury,” means the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury.

The expression “Treaty” includes any convention or arrangement.

The expression “existing” means existing at the passing of this Act.

The expression “existing constituency” means any county or borough, or division of a county or borough, or a University returning at the passing of this Act a member or members to serve in Parliament.

The expression “duties of excise” does not include a duty received in respect of any license whether for the sale of intoxicating liquors or otherwise.

The expression “financial year” means the twelve months ending on the thirty-first day of March.

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41.  This Act may be cited for all purposes as the Irish Government Act, 1886.

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FIRST SCHEDULE.

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FIRST ORDER OF THE IRISH LEGISLATIVE BODY.

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SECOND SCHEDULE.
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PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE FIRST ORDER OF THE IRISH

LEGISLATIVE BODY.
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THIRD SCHEDULE.
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BOUNDARIES OF DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF CORK FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RETURNING MEMBERS TO THE SECOND ORDER OF
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY.
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FOURTH SCHEDULE.
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PROVISIONS AS TO SUPERANNUATION ALLOWANCES OF PERSONS
IN THE PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE.
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FIFTH SCHEDULE.
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TRANSITORY PROVISIONS.
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