(1) The Authority may, or if requested to do so by the Minister shall, prepare for submission to the Minister draft codes of practice in furtherance of either or both of the following aims:
(a) the elimination of discrimination; and
(b) the promotion of equality of opportunity in employment and in relation to the matters to which the Equal Status Act, 2000, applies.
(2) Before submitting a draft code of practice under subsection (1) to the Minister, the Authority shall consult such other Minister of the Government or other person or body as the Authority considers appropriate or as the Minister may direct.
(3) After a draft code of practice has been submitted under subsection (1), the Minister may by order declare that the draft -
(a) is an approved code of practice for the purposes of this Act, or
(b) as amended by the Minister after consultation with the Authority, is an approved code of practice for the purposes of this Act,
and an order under this subsection shall set out the