Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I have been trying to follow this historical debate with as much interest as I can but, I confess, I sometimes lose track as there are so many Acts. In the context of section 9, can the Minister of State clarify the reference to the Government of Ireland Act 1920 not affecting Orders in Council, which I thought were British procedures? It is referred to in 4(a) and 4(b) refers to the repeal of the Irish Free State (Agreement) Act 1922. Subsections 4(a) and 4(b) refer to any part of these acts that are still in force. I am also curious as to the meaning of the references to section 11(16) of the Local Government Act 2001. Can the Minister of State clarify these matters?