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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 10 Feb 1972

Vol. 258 No. 11

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bord Gráin Representation.

85.

asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will now give representation to the Irish Farmers Association on An Bord Gráin.

As the present board, which consists of four farmer members, four trade members and an independent chairman, was appointed for a period of two years ending on 31st July, 1973, the question of its reconstitution does not arise at present.

Would the Minister say how the four farmer members are selected or elected?

I think they are all nominees of the Minister.

Would this method of nomination be acceptable in the EEC?

That is a separate question.

When was the last board——

The last board of that type established was the Horse Board. That method of selection by the board was accepted without a division in the House.

Will it be accepted under the EEC?

That is a hypothetical question.

It would depend on the function of the board.

This is a marketing board.

(Interruptions.)

Will An Bord Gráin have to be changed?

I cannot say because I am not sure.

The Minister does not know?

I cannot say whether it will have to be changed or not.

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