Regulation 2

For paragraph (1) of Regulation 3 of the Royal Irish Constabulary (Widows' Pensions) Regulations 1971^f1, as amended^f2, (interpretation) there shall be substituted the following provision:—

“(1)

In these Regulations “the standard weekly rate” means the rate of £7.75 a week unless the widow is over the age of 80 years in which case it means the rate of £8.00 a week. ”