12. (1) The Minister may, in relation to the performance by Sport Ireland of its functions, give a direction in writing to Sport Ireland requiring it to comply with such policies of the Government as are specified in the direction.

(2) In the performance of its functions, Sport Ireland shall comply with a direction under subsection (1).

(3) The Minister may, by direction in writing, amend or revoke a direction under this section (including a direction under this subsection).

(4) Sport Ireland shall not enter into a contract (including a sponsorship agreement) or arrangement, or accept a sponsorship, where any term or condition attached to it would be inconsistent with—

(a) Government policy (including specific guidelines on sponsorship), or

(b) Sport Ireland’s functions or any actions taken in pursuit of those functions.

(5) Sport Ireland shall not accept a gift where any trust or condition attached to it would be inconsistent with—

(a) Government policy, or

(b) Sport Ireland’s functions or any actions taken in pursuit of those functions.