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Published date: 4 November 1942

Central Bank Act, 1942 (No. 22)

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Introductory Text
Acts Referred to
Part I Preliminary and General (ss. 1-4)
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1. Short title, collective citation, and construction.
In force
2. Interpretation.
In force
2A. Definition of 'subsidiary company'.
In force
3. The appointed day.
In force
4. Repeals.
Part II Establishment of the Central Bank of Ireland and Dissolution of the Currency Commission (ss. 5-18)
Constitution, functions and powers of the Bank (ss. 5-6F)
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5. Establishment of Central Bank of Ireland.
In force
5A. General functions and powers of the Bank.
In force
5B. Specific powers of the Bank.
In force
5C. Supplementary powers of Bank with respect to certain responsibilities.
In force
6. Bank to perform functions of European System of Central Banks.
In force
6A. Objectives of Bank in discharging ESCB functions, etc.
In force
6B. Bank's power to hold and deal in land, etc.
Deleted
6C. Power of the Bank to establish divisions, etc. within the Bank.
In force
6D. Staff of Bank.
Deleted
6E. Assignment of employees of Bank.
In force
6F. Bank may engage agents and act as agent for others.
Financial and administrative matters (ss. 6G-18)
Repealed
6G. General fund of the Bank.
Repealed
6H. Accounting and other records of Bank.
Repealed
6I. Report and returns by Bank.
In force
6J. Exemption of Bank from taxes.
In force
6K. Provisions relating to documents of the Bank.
Repealed
7. Certain particular powers of the Bank.
Repealed
8. Certain further powers of the Bank.
In force
9. The capital of the Bank.
In force
10. Seal of Bank.
In force
11. Interpretation of references to the Commission in the Currency Act, 1927.
Repealed
12. The Associated Banks.
Repealed
13. Admission of a bank to be an Associated Bank.
Repealed
14. Removal of a bank from being an Associated Bank.
In force
15. Dissolution of the Commission.
Repealed
16. Appointments to the staff of the Bank.
Repealed
17. Copyright in notes issued by the Bank.
In force
18. General adaptation of references to the Commission.
Part III The Board of Directors of the Bank (ss. 18A-33)
In force
18A. Interpretation: Part III.
In force
18B. Functions of Central Bank Commission.
Deleted
18BA. Membership of Board and Regulatory Authority.
In force
18C. Acts, etc., of Commission to be acts, etc., of Bank.
In force
18CA. Membership of Commission.
In force
18D. Additional powers of Commission.
In force
18E. Bank may establish advisory groups.
In force
18F. Delegation of certain functions of Commission, etc.
In force
19. Appointment, tenure of office, etc., of the Governor.
In force
19A. Responsibilities and powers of the Governor.
In force
19B. Decisions about certain issues involving Treaties governing European Union and ESCB Statute.
In force
20. Prohibition of the Governor holding shares in a bank.
In force
21. Removal of Governor from office.
In force
22. Acting Governor.
In force
22A. Head of Central Banking to carry out certain responsibilities of the Governor.
In force
23. Heads of Function.
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23A. Responsibilities of Heads of Function.
In force
23B. Appointment of Heads of Function.
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23C. Terms of appointment of Heads of Function.
In force
23D. Acting Heads of Function.
In force
24. Appointment of members of Commission.
In force
24A. Remuneration, etc., of appointed members of Commission.
In force
24B. Tenure of office of members of Commission.
In force
25. Vacation of office of members of Commission.
Repealed
26. Panel for appointment of the first banking Directors.
Repealed
27. Panel for the appointment of banking Directors other than the first such Directors.
In force
28. Filling of vacancies in Commission.
Repealed
29. Prohibition of certain Directors holding shares in a bank.
Repealed
30. Operation of disqualification of the Governor or a Director.
Repealed
31. Oath of secrecy to be taken by the Governor, Directors, and officers.
In force
32. Meetings and procedure of the Commission.
Repealed
33. Compensation and superannuation of Chairman, Commissioners, Governor, and Directors.
Part IIIA Management, finance, and accountability (ss. 32A-33AF)
Chapter 1A Management (ss. 32A-32B)
In force
32A. Framework for assignment of responsibilities.
In force
32B. Bank to prepare strategic plan.
Chapter 2A Finance and accounting (ss. 32C-32K)
In force
32C. Annual estimates in relation to financial regulation functions.
In force
32D. Power to impose levies.
In force
32E. Power to prescribe fees.
In force
32F. General fund.
In force
32G. Surplus or deficiency in income of Bank during financial year.
In force
32H. Bank's surplus income.
In force
32I. Provision of funds by Bank to meet shortfall.
In force
32J. Accounting and other records of Bank.
In force
32K. Report of operations, etc., by Bank.
Chapter 3A Accountability (ss. 32L-32M)
In force
32L. Annual performance statements.
In force
32M. International peer review of regulatory performance.
Chapter I Constitution, functions and powers of Regulatory Authority (ss. 33A-33P)
Deleted
33A. Interpretation: Part IIIB and Schedule 3.
Deleted
33B. Establishment of Regulatory Authority.
Deleted
33C. Functions and powers of Regulatory Authority.
Deleted
33D. Regulatory Authority to comply with certain guidelines.
Deleted
33E. Membership of Regulatory Authority.
Deleted
33F. Appointment of Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority.
Deleted
33G. Appointment of acting Chief Executive in certain cases.
Deleted
33H. Responsibilities of Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority.
Deleted
33I. Chairperson of the Regulatory Authority.
Deleted
33J. Power to impose levies.
Deleted
33K. Power of Chief Executive to prescribe fees.
Deleted
33L. Provision of funds by Bank to Regulatory Authority to meet shortfall.
Deleted
33M. Regulatory Authority to keep proper accounts.
Deleted
33N. Regulatory Authority to prepare annual estimate of income and expenditure.
Deleted
33O. Regulatory Authority to provide Minister with annual report and other reports.
Deleted
33P. Regulatory Authority to prepare strategic plan.
Chapter 2 Consumer Director (ss. 33Q-33V)
Deleted
33Q. Appointment of Consumer Director.
Deleted
33R. Appointment of acting Consumer Director in certain cases.
Deleted
33S. Responsibilities of Consumer Director.
Deleted
33SA. Supplementary powers of Consumer Director with respect to carrying out the responsibilities imposed under section 33S.
Deleted
33T. Consumer Director to prepare annual report.
Deleted
33U. Consumer Director to provide information, reports and advice to Chief Executive.
Deleted
33V. Consumer Director to prepare strategic plan.
Chapter 3 Registrar of Credit Unions (ss. 33W-33AF)
In force
33W. Interpretation: Chapter 3.
In force
33X. Appointment of Registrar of Credit Unions.
In force
33Y. Appointment of acting Registrar of Credit Unions in certain cases.
In force
33Z. Signature of Registrar of Credit Unions.
In force
33AA. Responsibilities and powers of Registrar of Credit Unions.
In force
33AB. Bank to provide Registrar with adequate funds.
In force
33AC. Registrar to prepare annual report.
In force
33AD. Registrar to provide information, reports and advice to Head of Financial Regulation.
In force
33AE. Registrar to prepare work plan.
In force
33AF. Registrar to keep proper accounts.
Part IIIB Provisions Applicable to the Bank and its Constituent Parts (ss. 33AG-33AM)
In force
33AG. Superannuation schemes for the benefit of officers and employees of Bank and its constituent parts.
In force
33AH. Special provisions for superannuation schemes established under Currency Act 1927 and Central Bank Act 1989.
In force
33AI. Provisions applicable to superannuation schemes established under section 33AG or continued under section 33AII.
In force
33AJ. Bank and associates not liable for certain acts and omissions.
In force
33AK. Disclosure of information.
In force
33AL. Bank to inform persons of obligations under section 33AK.
In force
33AM. Certain persons required to attend proceedings of Oireachtas committees.
Part IIIC Enforcement of Designated Enactments and Designated Statutory Instruments (ss. 33AN-33BH)
Chapter 1 Interpretation (ss. 33AN-33ANH)
In force
33AN. Interpretation (Part IIIC).
Repealed
33ANA. Application of Part to credit unions.
Repealed
33ANB. Application of Part to credit unions pursuant to Payment Services Directive.
In force
33ANC. Application of Part under Capital Requirements Directive.
In force
33AND. Application of Part for SSM and SSM Framework Regulations.
In force
33ANE. Application of Part under Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
In force
33ANF. Application of Part to insurance holding companies and mixed financial holding companies.
In force
33ANFA. Application of Part under PEPP Regulation.
In force
33ANG. Application of Part under Investment Firms Directive.
In force
33ANH. Application of Part to holding companies under Part 3 of Central Bank Reform Act 2010.
Chapter 2 Power of Bank to hold inquiries (ss. 33ANI-33AX)
In force
33ANI. Interpretation (Chapter 2).
In force
33ANJ. Investigation of suspected prescribed contravention.
In force
33ANK. Investigation report.
In force
33ANL. Confidential information provided for purposes of investigation etc. not to be disclosed.
In force
33AO. Bank may hold inquiry into suspected commission of or participation in prescribed contravention.
In force
33AP. Notice of inquiry, submissions, attendance and adjournment.
In force
33AQ. What decisions Bank can make at conclusion of inquiry held under section 33AO.
In force
33AR. Alternative procedure when commission of or participation in prescribed contravention is acknowledged.
In force
33ARA. Considerations relevant to imposition of sanctions.
In force
33AS. Limitations on imposing monetary penalties.
In force
33AT. Financial service provider etc. not to be liable to be penalised twice for same contravention.
In force
33AU. Observance of directions imposing disqualification or conditions.
In force
33AV. Power of Bank to resolve suspected contraventions, etc.
In force
33AW. Appeal, confirmation and taking effect of decisions under this Part.
In force
33AWA. Confirmation of sanctions imposed by consent.
Repealed
33AX. Decision of Bank to be appealable.
Chapter 3 Conduct of inquiries (ss. 33AXA-33BF)
In force
33AXA. Interpretation (Chapter 3).
In force
33AY. Proceedings at inquiries.
In force
33AZ. Inquiry normally to be held in public.
In force
33AZA. Power to order information about proceedings not to be disclosed.
In force
33AZB. Confidential information provided for purposes of inquiry not to be disclosed.
In force
33BA. Power to summon witnesses and take evidence.
In force
33BAA. Documentary evidence.
In force
33BB. Bank may refer to Court question of law arising at inquiry.
In force
33BC. Publication by Bank of certain information relating to imposition of administrative sanctions.
In force
33BD. Bank may make guidelines with respect to the conduct of proceedings under this Part.
In force
33BE. Performance and exercise of regulatory functions.
In force
33BF. Limitation of judicial review.
Chapter 4 Supplementary (ss. 33BG-33BH)
In force
33BG. Documents privileged for purposes of law of defamation.
In force
33BH. Service of documents.
Part IIID Panel for purposes of certain decisions (s. 33BI)
In force
33BI. Panel for purposes of certain decisions.
Part IV Extinction of Consolidated Bank Notes (ss. 34-40)
In force
34. Definitions in respect of this Part of this Act.
In force
35. Restrictions on amount of consolidated bank notes outstanding.
In force
36. Payment in respect of consolidated bank notes outstanding after cesser of issue.
In force
37. Payments by Associated Banks on consolidated bank notes.
In force
38. Stamp duty in respect of consolidated bank notes.
In force
39. Notes of former banks of issue.
In force
40. Power of banks of issue to write off certain notes.
Part V Deposits by Bankers (ss. 41-45)
Repealed
41. Construction of references to holding oneself out as a banker.
Repealed
42. Obligation to make deposit in the High Court.
Repealed
43. General provisions in relation to deposits under this Part of this Act.
Repealed
44. Deposit on behalf of a company before its incorporation.
Repealed
45. Payment of debts out of deposit.
Part VI Bankers' Licences and the Duties of Licensed Bankers (ss. 46-51)
Repealed
46. Application of this Part of this Act.
Repealed
47. Bankers' licences.
Repealed
48. Publication of financial statements by licensed bankers.
Repealed
49. Publication of balance sheets by licensed bankers.
Repealed
50. Power to required deposit by licensed bankers in certain circumstances.
Repealed
51. Powers in respect of licensed bankers' clearances.
Part VII Counterfeit and Unauthorised Currency (ss. 52-57)
In force
52. Definition of "bank note" in this Part of this Act.
In force
53. Extension of the Forgery Act, 1913.
In force
54. Disposal of bank notes, etc. seized under the Forgery Act, 1913.
In force
55. Making, etc. a document purporting to be or resembling a bank note.
In force
56. Prohibition of unauthorised money.
Repealed
57. Amendment of the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876.
Part VIIA Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal (ss. 57A-57AZ)
Chapter 1 Preliminary (ss. 57A-57B)
In force
57A. Interpretation: Part VIIA and Schedule 5.
In force
57B. Objects of this Part.
Chapter 2 Constitution and jurisdiction of Appeals Tribunal (ss. 57C-57K)
In force
57C.Establishment of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57D. Membership of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57E. Eligibility for appointment as a member.
In force
57F. Appointment of acting members.
In force
57G. Jurisdiction and powers of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57H. Constitution of the Appeals Tribunal for particular proceedings.
In force
57I. Functions of Chairperson.
In force
57J. Registrar and staff of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57K. Responsibilities of Registrar of the Appeals Tribunal.
Chapter 3 Hearing and determination of appeals (ss. 57L-57AI)
In force
57L. Right of appeal to Appeals Tribunal against appealable decision.
In force
57M. Appeals Tribunal may decide persons whose interests affected by a decision.
In force
57N. Duty of Bank to give reasons on request.
In force
57O. Bank may refuse reasons in certain cases.
In force
57P. Appeals Tribunal may determine whether person entitled to reasons or made request within reasonable time.
In force
57Q. Appeals Tribunal may order Bank to provide a statement of reasons or an adequate statement of reasons.
In force
57R. Operation and implementation of appealed decision pending determination of appeal.
Repealed
57S. Conditions of stay order.
In force
57T. Opportunity of parties to make submissions.
In force
57U. Representation of parties.
In force
57V. Procedure of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57W. Proceedings on hearing to be normally conducted in public.
In force
57X. Power to remit matters to Bank for further consideration.
In force
57Y. Reconstitution of Appeals Tribunal during hearing of appeal.
In force
57Z. What decisions the Appeals Tribunal can make in determining an appeal.
In force
57AA. How decisions of the Appeals Tribunal are to be made and given.
In force
57AB. Appeals Tribunal may reserve decision.
In force
57AC. Effect of decision of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57AD. Amendments and irregularities.
In force
57AE. Recovery of amounts ordered to be paid.
In force
57AF. Powers in relation to witnesses.
In force
57AG. Power to correct decisions of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57AH. Appeals Tribunal may award costs in certain circumstances.
In force
57AI. Appeals Tribunal may make rules of procedure.
Chapter 4 References and appeals to High Court (ss. 57AJ-57AM)
In force
57AJ. References of questions of law to High Court.
In force
57AK. Right of appeal to High Court.
In force
57AL. Orders on appeal to the High Court.
In force
57AM. Appeal does not stay decision of the Appeals Tribunal.
Chapter 5 Miscellaneous (ss. 57AN-57AZ)
In force
57AN. Contempt of Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57AO. Act or omission that is both an offence and contempt.
In force
57AP. Appeals Tribunal to have seal.
In force
57AQ. Authentication of documents.
In force
57AR. Judicial notice to be taken of certain signatures.
In force
57AS. Proof of certain matters not required.
In force
57AT. Protection of barristers, solicitors, witnesses and others.
In force
57AU. Allowances and expenses of witnesses.
In force
57AV. Notices, service and lodgement of documents.
In force
57AW. Annual report of the Appeals Tribunal.
In force
57AX. How the cost of operating the Appeals Tribunal is to be met.
In force
57AY. Registrar to keep proper accounting records.
In force
57AZ. Government may make regulations with respect to the Appeals Tribunal.
Part VIIB Financial Services Ombudsman (ss. 57BA-57CU)
Chapter 1 Interpretation and objects of Part (ss. 57BA-57BB)
Repealed
57BA. Definitions.
Repealed
57BB. Objects of this Part.
Chapter 2 Financial Services Ombudsman Council (ss. 57BC-57BH)
Repealed
57BC. Establishment of Financial Services Ombudsman Council.
Repealed
57BD. Functions and powers of Financial Services Ombudsman Council.
Repealed
57BE. Council may impose levies and fees for the purposes of this Part.
Repealed
57BF. Council to make regulations for the purposes of this Part.
Repealed
57BG. Council chairperson to provide Minister with reports.
Repealed
57BH. Council chairperson to appear before Oireachtas committee when required.
Chapter 3 Financial Services Ombudsman's Bureau (ss. 57BI-57BO)
Repealed
57BI. Financial Services Ombudsman's Bureau.
Repealed
57BJ. Financial Services Ombudsman.
Repealed
57BK. Functions and powers of Financial Services Ombudsman.
Repealed
57BL. Deputy Financial Services Ombudsman.
Repealed
57BM. Acting Financial Services Ombudsman.
Repealed
57BN. Bureau staff.
Repealed
57BO. Immunity of Financial Services Ombudsman and others.
Chapter 4 Accounts and reports (ss. 57BP-57BW)
Repealed
57BP. Financial Services Ombudsman to ensure proper accounts are kept in respect of the Bureau.
Repealed
57BQ. Financial Services Ombudsman to arrange for preparation of annual statement of accounts.
Repealed
57BR. Financial Services Ombudsman to prepare annual report of activities of the Bureau.
Repealed
57BS. Financial Services Ombudsman to publish certain other reports.
Repealed
57BT. Financial Services Ombudsman to arrange for preparation of annual estimate of income and expenditure.
Repealed
57BU. Financial Services Ombudsman to prepare strategic plan.
Repealed
57BV. Financial Services Ombudsman to provide Council and Minister with reports.
Repealed
57BW. Financial Services Ombudsman to appear before Oireachtas committee when required.
Chapter 5 How consumer complaints are to be dealt with (ss. 57BX-57CJ)
Repealed
57BX. Complaints about conduct of regulated financial service providers.
Repealed
57BY. Duty of Financial Services Ombudsman to investigate complaints.
Repealed
57BZ. Financial Services Ombudsman may decline to investigate or to continue to investigate complaint.
Repealed
57CA. Financial Services Ombudsman to attempt to deal with complaint by mediation in first instance.
Repealed
57CB. Persons entitled to make certain submissions to Financial Services Ombudsman.
Repealed
57CC. Financial Services Ombudsman to conduct investigations in private.
Repealed
57CD. Progress report to complainant.
Repealed
57CE. Financial Services Ombudsman can require regulated financial service provider to give information.
Repealed
57CF. Financial Services Ombudsman may enter premises of regulated financial service provider or associated entity of such a provider.
Repealed
57CG. Circuit Court may order person to comply with requirements, etc., of Financial Services Ombudsman.
Repealed
57CH. Obstruction of Financial Services Ombudsman in the performance or exercise of functions and powers.
Repealed
57CI. Adjudication of complaints.
Repealed
57CJ. Enforcement of Financial Services Ombudsman's directions.
Chapter 6 References and Appeals under this Part to the High Court (ss. 57CK-57CN)
Repealed
57CK. Financial Services Ombudsman may refer question of law of High Court.
Repealed
57CL. Right of appeal to High Court against Financial Services Ombudsman's finding.
Repealed
57CM. Orders on appeal to the High Court relating to Financial Services Ombudsman's finding.
Repealed
57CN. Appeal stays the finding of the Financial Services Ombudsman.
Chapter 7 Supplementary provisions (ss. 57CO-57CQ)
Repealed
57CO. Protection and other provisions relating to disclosures of information.
Repealed
57CP. Power of Court to grant injunctions in certain cases.
Repealed
57CQ. Financial Services Ombudsman and Council to co-operate with Bank and others.
Chapter 8 Reciprocal arrangements with corresponding agencies of other EEA Countries (ss. 57CR-57CU)
Repealed
57CR. Definitions (Chapter 8).
Repealed
57CS. Financial Services Ombudsman may subscribe to EEA Memorandum of Understanding.
Repealed
57CT. Financial Services Ombudsman may refer complaints to other EEA dispute settlement body.
Repealed
57CU. Financial Services Ombudsman may mediate, investigate and adjudicate complaints referred by other EEA dispute settlement bodies.
Part VIIC Consultative Panels (ss. 57CV-57DH)
Chapter 1 General (ss. 57CV-57CW)
Repealed
57CV. Interpretation: Part VIIC.
Repealed
57CW. Establishment and membership of Consultative Panels.
Chapter 2 Consultative Consumer Panel (ss. 57CX-57CZ)
Repealed
57CX. Membership of Consultative Consumer Panel.
Repealed
57CY. Functions of Consultative Consumer Panel.
Repealed
57CZ. Regulatory Authority to provide sufficient resources to enable Consultative Consumer Panel to function.
Chapter 3 Consultative Industry Panel (ss. 57DA-57DC)
Repealed
57DA. Membership of Consultative Industry Panel.
Repealed
57DB. Functions of Consultative Industry Panel.
Repealed
57DC. Regulatory Authority to provide sufficient resources to enable Consultative Industry Panel to function.
Chapter 4 Provisions Applying to Both Consultative Panels (ss. 57DD-57DH)
Repealed
57DD. Schedule 8 to have effect with respect to Consultative Panels.
Repealed
57DE. Consultative Panel to prepare annual report.
Repealed
57DF. Responsibilities of Regulatory Authority and Minister with respect to Consultative Panels.
Repealed
57DG. Establishment and operation of advisory groups.
Repealed
57DH. Chairperson of Consultative Panel to attend meetings of relevant Oireachtas Joint Committee when required.
Part VIII Coinage (ss. 58-61)
Repealed
58. Amendment of the Coinage Act, 1926.
Repealed
59. Amendment of the Gold and Silver (Export Control, etc.) Act, 1920.
Repealed
60. The issue of coins under the Coinage Act, 1926.
Repealed
61. Copyright in coins.
Part VIIIA Regulations and Orders (ss. 61A-61D)
In force
61A. Regulations for purposes of this Act.
In force
61B. Power to amend or revoke certain orders.
In force
61C. Regulations and orders to be laid before each House of Oireachtas.
In force
61D. House of Oireachtas may annul regulation or order.
Part IX Miscellaneous (ss. 61DA-68)
In force
61DA. Prosecution of offences.
In force
61E. Bank and certain other persons required to consult.
In force
61F. Expenses incurred by Minister in administering this Act.
In force
61G. How the Bank may give or serve notices and other documents.
In force
61H. Arrangements for collection of certain levies.
In force
62. Winding-up of the note reserve fund and establishment of the currency reserve.
Repealed
63. Amendment of section 61 of the Currency Act.
Repealed
64. Amendment of section 3 of the Currency (Amendment) Act, 1930.
In force
65. Power of Bank to obtain information as to hire-purchase businesses.
Repealed
66. Amendment of the Bills of Exchange Act, 1882, in respect of banker's drafts.
Repealed
67. Legalisation of bank deposit as a trustee investment.
In force
68. Amendment of section 22 of the Bankers (Ireland) Act, 1845.
Schedule 1 Procedure of the Commission
Deleted
First Schedule, Part I Sections of the Currency Act repealed in whole or in part
Deleted
First Schedule, Part II Other enactments repealed
Schedule 2 Designated enactments and designated statutory instruments
In force
Schedule 2, Part 1 Enactments
In force
Schedule 2, Part 2 Statutory instruments
Schedule 3 Provisions Applicable to Regulatory Authority
Repealed
Schedule 3, Part 1 Definitions (para. 1)
Repealed
Schedule 3, Part 2 Members (paras. 2-7)
Repealed
Schedule 3, Part 3 Procedure of Regulatory Authority (paras. 8-13)
In force
Schedule 4 Maximum Amounts Of Consolidated Bank Notes Which May Be Outstanding With The Associated Banks Respectively
In force
Schedule 5 Provisions Applicable to Members of the Appeals Tribunal
In force
Schedule 6 Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Council
In force
Schedule 7 Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, Deputy Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman and Other Bureau Staff Members
Repealed
Schedule 8 Provisions Applying to Both Consultative Panels
In force
Schedule 9 Acts adopted by an Institution of the European Union Referred to in Section 2(2A)(am)
In force
Schedule 10 Acts adopted by the European Commission referred to in section 2(2A)(at)