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Directions of Minister with regard to equipment.
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27.—(1) The Minister may, from time to time, if the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient, give a direction in writing to the Board requiring it to use, provide or lend the equipment specified in the direction for such purposes and on the terms and conditions that the Minister directs.
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(2) The Board shall comply with a direction under this section.
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(3) The Minister may by direction amend or revoke a direction given under this section, including a direction under this subsection.
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(4) Where a direction under this section is revoked—
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(a) the equipment specified in the direction shall be returned to the Board in good order as soon as practicable, and
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(b) if the equipment is consumed, damaged or lost, the cost of replacing or repairing the equipment shall be paid out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas.
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(5) In this section, “equipment” includes air-raid precautions equipment within the meaning of the Act of 1939.
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