14.— (1) The Minister may give a direction in writing to NAMA concerning the achievement of the purposes of this Act.

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Minister may give directions in relation to the purposes mentioned in subparagraph (viii) of section 2 (b).

(3) NAMA shall comply with a direction given by the Minister under this section.

(4) As soon as practicable after giving a direction to NAMA, the Minister—

(a) shall cause the direction to be published in Iris Oifigiúil, and

(b) shall lay a copy of the direction before each House of the Oireachtas.