Section 16, The Government Budgeting and Accountability Act, 2005

(1) Moneys received by or on behalf of the Governmentfor a special purpose and paid into the Consolidated Fund, may be paid out of that fund subject to the provisions of any enactment or agreement relating thereto. (2) Subject to the provisions of any other enactment, interest may be allowed in respect of any money to which subsection (1) applies at rates to be fixed by the Minister by regulation.