The executive authority was exercised in the Lord Lieutenant and other executive officers. An executive committee of the Privy Council of Ireland was aid and advise the government of Ireland. The term of office of the Lord Lieutenant was six years.<\/p>\n
The Legislative Council consisted of 48 councillors to be elected.\u00a0 A person who has to land of \u00a320 rateable \u00a0evaluation were entitled to vote. The term was eight years.\u00a0 The Legislative Assembly consisted of 103 members in accordance with the existing parliamentary constituencies elected for a five-year term.<\/p>\n
If a Bill was blocked by the Legislative Council then after dissolution or two years, and ultimately a majority of the two houses voting together, could \u00a0determine the issue, if again adopted by the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n
There were similar provisions in relation to the division of revenue between Great Britain and Ireland.\u00a0 Provision was made for Imperial revenue.\u00a0 The Irish Legislature was given power to propose taxes.\u00a0 Certain Imperial expenses were to be charged on the Irish Consolidated Fund.<\/p>\n
Provision was made for the tenure of judges. There were similar provisions in relation to certain \u00a0judges of the High Court who could be removed only by the Imperial Parliament and to determine matters concerning apportionment of revenue etc. amongst other functions.<\/p>\n
Appeals from courts in Ireland to the House of Lords were to cease. There was, instead, an appeal to the Privy Council.<\/p>\n
Provision was made for the transfer of policing functions.\u00a0 The existing forces were to cease and be replaced. The powers were limited during a transitional period.\u00a0 A new police force was to be established.<\/p>\n\n
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