Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
685 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will abide by the recommendations of the Dalton report on the appointment and tenure of members of the board of Bord na gCon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48265/09]
View answerUnder the terms of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, as amended by the Greyhound Industry (Amendment) Act, 1993, I, as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, have responsibility for appointing the members of Bord na gCon. Bord na gCon consists of seven members — a Chairman and six ordinary members. The normal term of membership of an ordinary member of the board of Bord na gCon is three years, with two ordinary members retiring each year. An ordinary member whose term of office expires shall be eligible for re-appointment.
Following his independent assessment of corporate governance and related matters affecting Bord na gCon, Mr Tim Dalton recommended, among other things, that the term of office of ordinary members (i.e. three years) should stand, with the possibility of being reappointed for one — but only one — further three-year term (i.e. a maximum service of 6 years). Legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the Dalton Report is at an advanced stage of preparation.
