Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015

Chapter 2

Transfer

Transfer of functions to Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

4. (1) The functions referred in sections 3(1), 4, 5, 6(4), 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 21, and, in so far as it relates to payment into or disposal of for the benefit of the Exchequer of moneys received, section 3(2) of the Act of 1932 are transferred to the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

(2) The administration and business in connection with the performance or exercise of any functions transferred under subsection (1) to the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht are transferred to the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

(3) The transfer of functions under subsection (1) shall take place on the day on which this Part is commenced in its entirety, in this Part referred to as the “appointed day”.