Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
543. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of agencies or State bodies under the aegis of his Department that have been abolished since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32233/14]
View answer544. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of new agencies or State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32248/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 543 and 544 together.
There are currently 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department:
1. Aquaculture Licenses Appeals Board
2. Bord Bia
3. Bord na gCon
4. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)
5. Coillte
6. Horse Racing Ireland
7. Irish National Stud
8. Marine Institute
9. National Milk Agency
10. Sea Fisheries Protection Authority
11. Teagasc
12. Veterinary Council of Ireland
My Department has neither established nor abolished any State body or agency, since March 2011.
