British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Act, 2002

Adaptation of certain references in Act of 1999.

2.—(1) References to the Council in the Act of 1999 (other than Cuid VI) shall be construed and have effect in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.

(2) The functions that, by virtue of subsection (1), are performable by the Government may be performed, on the authority of the Government—

(a) in the case of functions relating to Waterways Ireland, by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs,

(b) in the case of functions relating to The Food Safety Promotion Board, by the Minister for Health and Children,

(c) in the case of functions relating to The Trade and Business Development Body, by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment,

(d) in the case of functions relating to The Special EU Programmes Body, by the Minister for Finance, and

(e) in the case of functions relating to The Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission, by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.