(1) The principal functions of the Agency are—
(a) to perform on behalf of the Minister the functions delegated to it under section 5, and
(b) to perform the functions delegated to it under Part 2 of the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act, 2000, and
(c) to perform such other functions as are imposed on it by or under any other enactment.
(1A) An additional function of the Agency shall be:
(a) to perform, on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whenever requested by that Minister, the borrowing function set out in Regulation 11 of the European Communities (Common Agricultural Policy) (Market Intervention) Regulations, 1973 (S.I. No. 24 of 1973), and
(b) to exercise the function of that Minister in relation to the management of the indebtedness arising from such borrowing, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the Agency with that Minister.
(2) The Agency shall have all such powers (including the power to employ consultants, professional
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