Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000

Annual report, etc.

21.—(1) As soon as practicable, but not later than 6 months, after the end of each financial year, the Board shall, in writing, report to the Minister on its proceedings in that year and the Minister shall cause copies of the report (the “annual report”) to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.

(2) The annual report shall identify the marine casualties occurring during the year to which it relates and contain a summary of the position in respect of investigations of marine casualties ongoing or completed during the year.

(3) The Board shall give to the Minister such information relating to the performance of its functions as the Minister may from time to time request.