Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act 2023

Reports and information to Minister

39. (1) The chief executive shall, when so requested by the Minister, provide such reports and information to the Minister, in such form and manner and at such times as the Minister may specify, on any matter related to the performance of the functions of the chief executive or the functions of the Agency.

(2) The chief executive shall, with regard to the functions of the Agency—

(a) monitor and keep under review occurrences and developments concerning such functions, and

(b) without delay, give the Minister information regarding—

(i) any such occurrence or development that, in the opinion of the chief executive, the Minister is likely to consider significant for the performance of his or her functions (whether under this Act or otherwise),

(ii) any matter likely to give rise to substantial public concern,

(iii) any matter relevant to the accountability of the Government to the Houses of the Oireachtas, and

(iv) any other matter that, in the opinion of the chief executive, should be brought to the attention of the Minister.

(3) The chief executive shall—

(a) provide the Board with a copy of any reports provided to the Minister under subsection (1), and

(b) keep the Board informed of any information given to the Minister under subsection (1) or (2)(b).