(1) The Minister may give a direction to HBFI to do or not to do anything specified in the direction.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) shall -
(a) be in writing, and
(b) be consistent with the functions of HBFI (including the obligations imposed on HBFI under section 7(2)).
(3) HBFI shall comply with a direction given by the Minister in accordance with this section.
(4) As soon as practicable after giving a direction to HBFI, the Minister shall -
(a) cause the direction to be published in Iris Oifigiúil, and
(b) lay a copy of the direction before each House of the Oireachtas.