(1) Every interpretation, adaptation or modification made by this Act in the construction or application of any British Statute shall apply to every Order, Rule and Regulation made under such Statute and having the force of law in Saorstát Eireann, and every such Order, Rule and Regulation shall be construed and interpreted in conformity with the British Statute (as applied, adapted or modified by or under this Act) under which the same is made.

(2) Whenever any power is given by this Act of applying, interpreting, adapting or modifying any British Statute, such power shall extend and apply to every Order, Rule or Regulation made under such Statute and having the force of law in Saorstát Eireann.