1. — In this Act—

“ the Act of 1956 ” means the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956;

“ the Act of 1986 ” means the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1986;

“ the transitional period ” means the period of 6 months referred to in section 8 of the Act of 1986 which commenced on the 1st day of July, 1986, and ended on the 31st day of December, 1986.