28.—Section 16 of the Act of 1981 is amended in subsection (2) by inserting after paragraph (d) the following new paragraphs:
“(e) provide such general support and advice to fire authorities in relation to the performance of their functions as it considers appropriate,
(f) make an annual report to the Minister, and such other reports as it considers appropriate, on fire services and fire safety activities of fire authorities.”.
