42.— (1) The Authority may, from time to time, conduct such reviews as it considers appropriate of the quality of education, training, research and related services provided by relevant providers and linked providers or any class of relevant providers and linked providers.

(2) The Authority shall consult with An tÚdarás um Ard-Oideachas in carrying out a review under subsection (1) where—

(a) that review relates to a provider referred to in that subsection, and

(b) that provider is F25[a designated institution of higher education].

F26[(2A) The Authority shall consult with Solas in carrying out a review under subsection (1) where—

(a) that review relates to a relevant provider, and

(b) that relevant provider is an education and training board or other body engaged in the provision of further education and training programmes, to whom moneys have been advanced under section 21 of the Further Education and Training Act 2013.]

(3) The Authority shall publish, in such form and manner as it thinks appropriate (including on the internet), the findings of a review under subsection (1).