Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1490. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reconcile his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 449 of 12 July 2016 regarding the reappointment of the chief executive officer of Horse Racing Ireland (details supplied) and the subsequent denial by board members of HRI that the matter was discussed by the board and any such business case was submitted to him. [26193/16]
View answerHorse Racing Ireland (HRI) 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 of Public Expenditure and Reform and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The Chairman of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) made a case for an exceptional extension to the term of appointment of the CEO, based on a number of business imperatives.
The necessary Ministerial consents were provided based on the case made and I understand the Board subsequently approved the appointment on 21 July for a period of five years.
