Section 146 Use of an organisation as an agency for paymentsI1

Regulations may authorise an organisation with which an arrangement is made under section 145 to act as agent for the payment or receipt of sums payable by adoption agencies to other adoption agencies and may require adoption agencies to pay or receive such sums through the organisation.

The organisation is to perform the functions exercisable by virtue of this section in accordance with any directions given by the Department.