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Policy directions by Minister.
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99.— (1) The Minister may, whenever he or she thinks proper, give general directions in writing to a water services authority as to policy in relation to the performance by the water services authority of its functions under this Act.
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(2) In performing its functions under this Act, each water services authority concerned shall comply with any directions given to it by the Minister under this section.
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(3) Where applicable the Board shall also comply with policy directions under subsection (1).
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(4) Whenever the Minister gives a direction under this section, he or she shall—
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(a) as soon as may be cause a copy of the direction to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas,
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(b) cause a copy of the direction to be transmitted to each water services authority concerned, and
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(c) cause to be published in Iris Oifigiúil a notice of the giving of the direction.
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(5) (a) A notice under subsection (4)(c) shall specify where a copy of the direction concerned may be viewed or obtained.
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(b) The Minister may charge a fee (if any) for providing a copy of a direction under this subsection but any such fee shall not be greater than the costs incurred in making copies available.
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