Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1493. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the board of Horse Racing Ireland discussed or agreed the extension of five years for the current contract of the CEO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24334/16]
View answer1494. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is normal practice for a chairman of a State board to seek approval from their board before seeking contract extensions for the company's CEO; his views on whether this is good governance and if it is in practice for all Government appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24338/16]
View answer1495. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a chairman presents a business case to his Department does he and his Department presume the board have been consulted to give their agreement to same; if not, his views on whether this is best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24339/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1493 to 1495, inclusive, together.
Horse 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 for Public Expenditure and Reform and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The questions referred to by the Deputy are an operational matter for HRI.
