Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1483. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the consultations he undertook when he reappointed the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland; if these consultations included consultation with the board of Horse Racing Ireland; if a business case was prepared in advance of this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25110/16]
View answerHorse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.
The appointment of the Chief Executive Officer is a matter for the Board, subject to the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The case made for the reappointment of the CEO in this case related to the short and medium term challenges facing the thoroughbred sector and the delivery of HRI’s strategic plan, the specialist skillset and performance of the individual in question and his membership on a number of prestigious international racing bodies.
