9. The Agency, upon receiving an application under paragraph 8, must within 3 months from the date of that application—N.I.
(a)make such inquiries into the matter as the Agency considers appropriate;
(b)consider the results of those inquiries and any other relevant facts; and
(c)either—
(i)confirm the decision; or
(ii)direct the district council to grant or restore authorisation of a fluoride removal treatment as appropriate.