Courts Service Act, 1998

Annual report and provision of information to Minister.

8.—(1) As soon as practicable, but in any case not later than six months after the end of each period of 12 months commencing on the establishment day or the anniversary of the establishment day, the Service shall report in writing to the Minister on its activities during that 12 month period, and the Minister shall lay a copy of the report before each House of the Oireachtas.

(2) A report under subsection (1) shall include information on the performance of the functions of the Service during the year to which it relates and such other information in such form as the Service thinks fit or the Minister may direct.

(3) The Service shall, if so requested by the Minister, furnish to the Minister such information as the Minister may request relating to—

(a) any matter concerning the policy and activities of the Service generally,

(b) any specific matter or account prepared by it, or

(c) any report specified in subsection (1),

and the information shall be furnished by the Chief Executive acting under the general authority of the Board.