27. (1) As soon as may be after the end of each financial year, but not later than 6 months thereafter, the Commission shall cause a report on the performance of its functions during that year to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.

(2) A report under subsection (1) shall include information on the performance of the functions of the Commission during the period to which the report relates, including an account of—

(a) research works completed by the Commission,

(b) any reports prepared under sections 66, 68 and 69, and

(c) progress regarding implementation of the strategy statement published under section 28.

(3) The Commission shall ensure that, as soon as practicable after copies of an annual report are laid before each House of the Oireachtas in accordance with subsection (1), the annual report is published in such manner as the Commission considers appropriate.