63. (1) For the purpose of enabling the Authority to perform its functions under this Act, a statutory body may provide any service to the Authority on such terms and conditions (including payment for such service) as may be agreed and the Authority may avail of such service.

(2) In this section—

“service” includes the use of premises or equipment and the use of services or employees.

“statutory body” means—

(a) a Minister of the Government,

(b) the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland,

(c) a local authority,

(d) the Garda Commissioner or a member of the Garda Síochána duly authorised by the Garda Commissioner,

(e) a body established by or under statute,

(f) a company in which all the shares are held by, or on behalf of, directors appointed by a Minister of the Government, or

(g) a company in which all the shares are held by a body referred to in paragraph (e) or a company referred to in paragraph (f).