SCHEDULEAMENDMENTS CONSEQUENTIAL ON THE 2009 ACT

General amendment of certain references

1

1

In consequence of section 1(2) of the 2009 Act (renaming of the Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services Regulation and Improvement Authority), in any provision of Northern Ireland legislation—

a

for “Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services Regulation and Improvement Authority” substitute “Health and Social Care Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority”; and

b

for “Regulation and Improvement Authority” (where it occurs other than in the phrase “Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services Regulation and Improvement Authority”) substitute “RQIA”.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

a

to any reference in the 2009 Act;

b

to any reference which is subject to amendment or repeal by any other provision of this Act; or

c

where the context otherwise requires.