65. (1) The Commission shall prepare, annually, programmes specifying:

(a) the subjects in relation to which it proposes to conduct research under section 64 and the objectives of such research;

(b) the manner in which such research shall be carried out;

(c) the estimated cost of such research.

(2) The Commission shall, when preparing programmes under subsection (1), consult with the Joint Oireachtas Committee, the Minister and any other person, as the Commission considers appropriate.

(3) The Commission shall, as soon as may be after the preparation of a programme under subsection (1), cause a copy of it to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.

(4) The Commission shall, within 6 months of the laying of a programme before each House of the Oireachtas under subsection (3), submit to the Joint Oireachtas Committee, an update on the programme.