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Strategic plans.
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9.—(1) As soon as may be, but not later than 6 months after the establishment day, and thereafter not later than 6 months after each period of 3 years that falls after the establishment day, the Agency shall prepare and submit to the Minister, for approval with or without amendment by the Minister, a strategic plan as referred to in subsection (2).
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(2) A strategic plan shall—
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(a) comprise the key objectives, outputs and related strategies, including the use of resources, of the Agency,
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(b) be prepared in a form and manner in accordance with any directions issued from time to time by the Minister, and
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(c) have regard to the need to ensure the most beneficial, effective and efficient use of the resources of the Agency.
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(3) The Minister shall, as soon as practicable, after a strategic plan under this section has been approved, cause a copy of the plan to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.
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