In these Rules -
the expression "the Minister" means the Minister for Industry and Commerce;
the expression "the Act of 1909" means the Assurance Companies Act, 1909, as adapted by or under subsequent enactments and as amended or extended by subsequent enactments and, in particular, by the Act of 1936;
the expression "the Act of 1936" means the Insurance Act, 1936 (No. 45 of 1936);
the expression "assurance company" and "assurance business" have the meanings assigned to them respectively by section 3 of the Act of 1936;
the expression "the Bank" means the Bank of Ireland;
the expression "the Assurance Companies (Deposit of Securities) Rules" means the Assurance Companies (Deposit of Securities) Rules, 1910 and 1928, and the Assurance Companies (Deposits in respect of mechanically propelled vehicle insurance business) Rules, 1933 (Statutory Rules and Orders, No. 140 of 1933).