159H.— (1) The Minister may, where he or she considers it appropriate to do so, by order provide that Fís Éireann may prepare a scheme under section 159F(1), subject to any restriction in the order as to the kinds of support for which funds may be granted under such a scheme.

(2) Where an order is made under subsection (1), sections 159F and 159G shall apply to the preparation and making of a scheme by Fís Éireann subject to any restriction referred to in subsection (1) and the modification—

(a) that references in those sections to the Commission shall be construed as references to Fís Éireann, and

(b) in section 159F(1), that “following consultation with the Commission ”shall be substituted for “following consultation with Fís Éireann”.

(3) Where the Minister makes an order under subsection (1), he or she may direct the Commission to pay such monies collected out of the levy referred to in section 159E to Fís Éireann for the purposes of funding a scheme prepared by Fís Éireann as he or she considers appropriate, and the Commission shall comply with such a direction.]