(1) The Central Authority and competent authorities of the Republic that deal with a request under this Act, shall keep that request, its contents and any information and material supplied in compliance with the request confidential.

(2) Where the Minister cannot grant the request in whole or in part, the

(3) Where the Minister is of the opinion that, the expenses required in order to comply with the request of the Central Authority of a foreign State or competent authority of a foreign entity are of a substantial nature, the Minister shall consult with the Central Authority of that foreign State or with the competent authority of that foreign entity as to the terms and conditions under which compliance with the request may continue.