13.— (1) The memorandum of association of the subsidiary shall be in such form consistent with this Act as may be approved by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

(2) The articles of association of the subsidiary shall be in such form consistent with this Act as may be approved by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Companies Acts, no alteration of the memorandum of association or articles of association of the subsidiary shall be valid or effectual unless made with the prior approval of the Minister given with the consent of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.