Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1539. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has received any correspondence opposing the reappointment of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25168/16]
View answerI can confirm that I received representations in relation to the reappointment of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI). However, the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer is a matter for the board of HRI subject to the consent of the relevant Ministers. In this instance, following the submission of a business case by the Chairman of HRI, the relevant ministerial consents were provided, and I understand that the board decided to reappoint the current CEO.
