270Sections 5(1), 88, 89, 91 and 98C—(claims for compensation for further loss of hearing)

270 Sections 5(1), 88, 89, 91 and 98C—(claims for compensation for further loss of hearing) (1) Subject to subsection (2), sections 5(1), 88, 89, 91 and 98C as amended by sections 15 to 18 of the **Accident Compensation Legislation (Amendment) Act 2004** apply in respect of a claim for compensation lodged under section 98C on or after 18 November 2004 irrespective of whether the further injury, the prior injury or the prior hearing loss occurred before, on or after that date. S. 270(2) amended by No. 28/2005 s. 20(1). (2) Sections 5(1), 88, 89, 91 and 98C as in force before the commencement of sections 15 to 18 of the **Accident Compensation Legislation (Amendment) Act 2004** continue to apply in respect of a claim for compensation lodged under section 98C before 18 November 2004 in respect of a further injury which occurred after 12 November 1997. S. 270(3) inserted by No. 28/2005 s. 20(2). (3) Sections 89 and 91 as in force before the commencement of sections 15 and 16 of the **Accident Compensation Legislation (Amendment) Act 2004** continue to apply in respect of a claim for compensation in respect of a further injury which occurred before 12 November 1997 lodged under section 98 or 98A whether before, on or after that commencement. New s. 271 inserted by No. 102/2004 s. 41, repealed by No. 67/2013 s. 645. New s. 272 inserted by No. 102/2004 s. 41.