26.— (1) The Minister may, from time to time, give policy directions in writing to the Authority regarding any of its functions under this Act F23[and the Taxi Regulation Act 2013]. The Authority shall comply with any such direction in the performance of its functions.

(2) The Minister may give a policy direction in writing to a subsidiary of the Authority. The subsidiary shall comply with any such direction.

(3) Where the Minister gives a direction under this section a notice of the giving of the direction and the details of it shall be—

(a) laid before each House of the Oireachtas, as soon as may be, after it is given, and

(b) published in the Iris Oifigiúil within 28 days of giving it and in such other manner as the Minister considers appropriate (including on the internet).