31. —(1) The Agency may make such charges as it considers appropriate in consideration of the performance by it of the function conferred on it by section 30(1).

(2) The Agency may recover any amount due and owing to it under subsection (1) from the person or body by whom it is payable as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(3) Any moneys received by the Agency under subsection (1) shall be used to discharge the expenses incurred by the Agency in the performance of its functions or paid into the Exchequer.

(4) The Public Offices Fees Act, 1879, shall not apply to charges under this section.