(1) In relation to discrimination on the civil status ground, nothing in this Act shall render unlawful any act done in compliance with any provision of the Maternity Protection Act, 1994, or the Adoptive Leave Act, 1995.
(2) In relation to discrimination on the basis of nationality, nothing in this Act shall render unlawful any action taken in accordance with the Employment Permits Act 2003.
(3) In relation to discrimination on the age ground or the disability ground, nothing in this Act shall render unlawful any act done in compliance with any provision made by or under -
(a) sections 5, 9, 11 and 16 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1946,
(b) section 12 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1947,
(c) section 29 of the Transport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1971,
(d) sections 3 and 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Seamen) Act, 1979, or
(e) sections 5, 14, 58 and 60 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993.
(4) In relation to discrimination on the age ground, nothing i
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