8. (1) The Minister may, from time to time, give policy directions in writing to the NTA regarding its functions under this Act and the NTA shall comply with any such direction.

(2) Notice of any direction given under subsection (1) and details of it shall be—

(a) laid before each House of the Oireachtas, as soon as may be, after it has been given, and

(b) published in Iris Oifigiúil and on the website of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, not later than 21 days of it being given.