Unit Information

‘Units’ in this database are national-level organisations which perform public functions under public authority. These include government departments, agencies, and commercial state-owned enterprises. For further details on the types of organisations included in the database, see the what we have done and why document.

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Army Pensions Board1927-04-30McGauran et al. 2005; No. 64/1928; Army Pensions Act 1927; Dáil Éireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies
Department of Defence 1924-06-01Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; http://www.defence.ie/
Military Service Registration Board1933-01-071982-07-15Army Pensions Acts, 1932 & 1953; SI No 182 of 1933; Dáil Éireann - Volume 238 - 19 February, 1969--Written Answers. - Government-appointed Boards; Dáil Éireann - Volume 337 - 15 July, 1982--Written Answers. - State Boards Personnel
Council of Defence1924-06-01Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; Defence Act 1954