9. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Tribunal may, if it considers that it requires the advice or assistance of experts (including legal experts) in respect of any matter—

(a) appoint such and so many persons having expertise in relation to that matter as it thinks fit, and

(b) determine the terms and conditions of appointment of such persons.

(2) Before making an appointment or a determination under subsection (1), the Tribunal shall obtain the approval of the Minister given with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

(3) Where the Tribunal appoints a person under subsection (1) for the purposes of assisting or advising the Tribunal in respect of the hearing and determination by it of a claim, a party to the claim shall be entitled to examine the person so appointed.

(4) The Tribunal may, for the purpose of the performance of its functions, subject to the approval of the Minister given with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, conduct, or commission the conduct of, research.