Research and Innovation Act 2024

Appeal procedures

46. (1) As soon as practicable after the establishment day and following consultation with Taighde ireann, the Minister shall prescribe procedures for the conduct and determination of appeals under section 43 (11).

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under this section may provide for all or any of the following:

(a) the form and manner to be used for bringing an appeal under section 43 (11);

(b) the time within which an appeal shall be brought after the date of the determination of the Chief Executive Officer that is being appealed;

(c) the fees (if any) to accompany a notice of appeal and the circumstances in which such fees may be refunded, in whole or in part;

(d) the period within which the Minister shall establish an appeals board after the receipt of a notice of appeal;

(e) the information and documents which shall be provided to the appeals board and the manner in which they shall be so provided;

(f) the procedures to be followed regarding the making of submissions to an appeals board and their form;

(g) the time within which an appeal shall be determined.