Industrial Research and Standards Act, 1946

Offices and premises.

30.—(1) For the purpose of providing offices and premises necessary for the performance of its functions, the Institute may—

(a) purchase or take on lease any land,

(b) build, equip and maintain offices and premises.

(2) There may be paid to the Institute, from time to time, out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas, grants of such amounts as the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister for Finance, may sanction towards defraying the whole or any part of the capital cost of land, buildings and equipment for the Institute.

(3) As soon as may be after the passing of this Act, and thereafter at the request of the Minister, the Industrial Research Committee shall prepare and submit to the Minister proposals for the provision and equipment of offices and premises for the Institute.

(4) The Institute may sell or lease any land, offices or premises held by it and no longer required for the performance of its functions.