(1) The Authority shall -

(a) if requested by the Minister, provide such advice as may be appropriate in respect of any regulatory or other function vested in the Minister under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004 relating to vehicles, driver licensing, speed limits, and control of traffic,

(b) if requested by the Minister, represent the State at meetings with or arranged by, international organisations or governments of other states in so far as the meetings relate to matters to which the functions of the Authority relate,

(c) in carrying out its functions, promote the development and improvement of driving standards and in relation to the promotion of better driving standards may make such recommendations to the Minister as the Authority considers appropriate, and

(d) conduct its business at all times in a cost effective and efficient manner.

(2) The Authority shall have all such powers as are necessary for or incidental to the performance of its functions under this Act.