17. (1) The Board shall, as soon as may be, but not later than 6 months after the end of each financial year of the NCH, submit to the Minister, in such form as may be approved by the Minister, a report of its activities during the immediately preceding financial year.

(2) The Minister shall ensure that copies of the report submitted under subsection (1) are laid before each House of the Oireachtas as soon as may be after the report is received by the Minister.