16. (1) As soon as may be, but not later than 6 months after the establishment day, and every 5 years thereafter, the NCH shall prepare and present to the Minister, in such format as shall be approved by the Minister, a statement of strategy.

(2) A statement of strategy prepared under subsection (1) shall set out the strategy of the NCH for performing its functions under this Act during the period to which the statement relates, having regard to resources available to the NCH.

(3) The Minister shall, as soon as may be, after a statement of strategy or any revision to it under this section has been presented to him or her, cause a copy or a summary of it to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.