asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will state the maximum number of persons who may be appointed to their boards and the name of the appointing authority in the case of each of the following State bodies: Bord na gCon, Pigs and Bacon Commission, National Dairy Council, Bord na gCapall, Dublin and Cork District Milk Boards.
Written Answers. - Agricultural Boards.
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Following is the information requested:
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Body |
Maximum membership |
Appointing authority |
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Bord na gCon |
7 |
The Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries (after consultation with the Minister for Finance). |
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Pigs and Bacon Commission |
7 |
(i) Two persons by a body or bodies declared by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries by Order to be Representative of the interests of pig producers; |
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(ii) Three persons by a body or bodies declared by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries by Order to be representative of the interests of bacon curers; |
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(iii) An officer of the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries nominated by the Minister; |
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(iv) The Chairman is appointed by the ordinary members. |
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National Dairy Council |
25(In practice, the complement is 8) |
Two each nominated by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and the three bodies which have contributed to the funds of the Council. |
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Bord na gCapall |
11 |
The Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. |
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Dublin District Milk Board |
14 |
The ordinary members are elected under Statute. The Chairman is appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. |
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Cork District Milk Board |
9 |
The ordinary members are elected under Statute. The Chairman is appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. |