Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
549. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has satisfied himself with the independence of two appointees whom he recently nominated to Horse Racing Ireland in view of the fact that both persons had a connection with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2963/17]
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.
I can confirm that the recent appointments to the HRI Board were made in accordance with the Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards.
HRI have informed me that it operates strict protocols in relation to Board members absenting themselves from decision making on matters in which they have or may be considered as having any potential conflicts of interest.
