Michael Ring
Question:75 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the plans, if any, he has to increase farmer representation on the National Sheep Forum and the Meat and Livestock Board of An Bord Bia. [23920/99]
Written Answers. - Farmer Representation.
The Sheepmeat Forum has now completed its work and its report has been published. In relation to An Bord Bia's Meat and Livestock Subsidiary Board the position is governed by statute. As provided for in An Bord Bia Acts 1994-1996, the subsidiary board comprises a chairman and 12 ordinary members, five of whom are appointed on the nomination of producer organisations.