321.—(1) There shall stand established on the establishment day a body to be known as Comhlacht Formhaoirsithe Seachtrach Óglaigh na hÉireann (in this Act referred to as the "External Oversight Body") to perform the functions assigned to it by this Act or any other enactment.

(2) The External Oversight Body shall have all such powers as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions.

(3) The External Oversight Body shall be independent in the performance of its functions.

(4) The Thirteenth Schedule shall apply to the External Oversight Body.]