9. (1) The Minister may at any time require the Agency or a subsidiary DAC to report to him or her regarding progress towards achieving the purposes of this Act.

(2) Not later than 31 March 2024, and every 5 years thereafter the Agency shall furnish a report to the Minister regarding progress made by the Agency and subsidiary DACs towards achieving the purposes of this Act.

(3) On receipt of a report referred to in subsection (2) the Minister shall assess the extent to which the Agency and subsidiary DACs have made progress towards achieving the purposes of this Act.

(4) Following an assessment under subsection (3), the Minister shall—

(a) give such directions under section 8, and

(b) take such other actions,

as the Minister considers necessary to ensure that the Agency and subsidiary DACs make greater progress towards achieving the purposes of this Act.

(5) The Minister shall cause copies of any report under subsection (2) to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas within 30 days of its receipt by him or her.

(6) The Minister shall cause details of any direction given, or other action taken, following an assessment under subsection (3) to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas as soon as practicable after the direction is given or action taken.