Cap. 418 Art. 15Power to borrow or raise capital.

(1) For the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under this Act, the Authority may, with the approval in writing of the

Minister given after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, borrow or raise money in such manner, from such person, body or authority, and under such terms and conditions as the Minister, after consultation as aforesaid, may in writing approve.

(2) The Authority may also, from time to time, borrow, by way of overdraft or otherwise, such sums as it may require for carrying out its functions under this Act:

Provided that for any amount in excess of one hundred and fifty thousand euro (€150,000), there shall be required the approval of the Minister in writing.