(1) Where the Minister has made a scheme under section 42, the Minister shall, at least once in each year, prepare a plan (in this Part referred to as an 'action plan') for the purpose of giving effect to the scheme.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Minister shall consult with -
(a) the Minister for Education and Skills,
(b) the Minister for Health,
(c) the Minister for Social Protection, and
(d) such other persons (including other Ministers of the Government) as the Minister considers appropriate.
(3) Following the consultation referred to in subsection (2), and having regard to the matters referred to in section 42(3) and such other matters as the Minister considers appropriate, the Minister may -
(a) adopt an action plan, or
(b) decide not to adopt an action plan.
(4) An action plan shall include particulars of the following:
(a) the programmes or types of projects in relation to which it is proposed to invite applications for disbursements from the account;
(b) th
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