6. (1) The Minister shall keep a record, in the form that he or she considers appropriate, of a decision made by him or her under section 8, 11, 14, 15 or 16.

(2) The Minister shall, not later than 30 June in each year prepare a report on the performance of his or her functions under this Act in the immediately preceding year, or in the case of the period from the date this Act comes into operation to the next following 30 June, that period, and as soon as may be after the report has been prepared, shall cause copies of the report to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.