Preparation of Plan

(1) NICH shall, in conjunction with the Council, and with assistance from appropriate technical, professional, qualified, knowledgeable and relevant personnel, prepare, oversee and review the implementation of a National Heritage Protection Plan which shall outline the national strategy for cultural heritage. (2) The Plan shall be reviewed as often as may be necessary, and in any case not less than once in every five years, or earlier as the Minister may, at any time, determine, to ensure its priorities continue to be relevant and up to date. (3) The first Plan shall be drawn up within a period of twelve months from the coming into force of this Act. (4) The Plan shall, among other things, identify priorities following widespread consultation with relevant owners, individuals, local communities, organizations, relevant skilled and qualified experts, and shall identify what heritage assets are in danger of being lost. Plan.