19.—(1) This Act may be cited as the Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Act, 2000.

(2) This Act shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister shall appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so fixed for different purposes and different provisions.

(3) The Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Acts, 1961 to 2000, and sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 12 may be cited together as the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Acts, 1961 to 2000, and shall be construed together as one.