The Royal Irish Constabulary (Lump Sum Payments to Widows) Regulations 1978
In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 1 of the Royal Irish Constabulary (Widows' Pensions) Act 1954(a), I hereby, with the consent of the Minister for the Civil Service (b), make the following Regulations, which provide for payments corresponding to payments under section 1 of the Pensioners' Payments Act 1977(c) as that Act has effect by virtue of section 1(1) of the Pensioners' Payments Act 1978(d):—