Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
720. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of appointments he directly makes to the board of Bord na gCon; if in the course of making such appointments he takes appropriate steps to ensure that they are familiar with or part of the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11915/17]
View answerFrom the 1st November 2014 all appointments are made through the Public Appointments Service (PAS). The Public Appointments Service advertises the positions based on job descriptions which address the need for specific skills on the board. Candidates are shortlisted by PAS based on an assessment of suitability for the post advertised, with the final decision on appointment made by the relevant Minister.
Recent appointments to the board of Bord na gCon have included individuals with veterinary, legal and financial experience as well as experience in the greyhound sector. My view is that boards are best served by a mix of appropriate skills and expertise.
