21.— (1) An tSeirbhís may, for the purposes of any furthereducation or training programme, advance such sum or sums as it considers appropriate to an education and training board that provides that programme.

(2) An tSeirbhís may, for the purposes of any further education or training programme, advance such sum or sums as it considers appropriate to a body (other than an education and training board) that provides that programme.

(3) An tSeirbhís may—

(a) for the purposes of ensuring the implementation of the further education and training strategy attach such conditions as it considers appropriate to any advance made in accordance with this section, and

(b) attach such other conditions (if any) as it considers appropriate to any such advance.

(4) A body to whom moneys are advanced under this section shall provide such information to An tSeirbhís in relation to the performance of its functions or the expenditure of those moneys as An tSeirbhís may reasonably require.

(5) If an education and training board contravenes a condition attaching to an advance under this section or fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (4), An tSeirbhís shall so inform the Minister.