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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 20 Jun 2000

Vol. 521 No. 4

Written Answers. - Professional Foresters.

Proinsias De Rossa

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65 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the number of professional foresters who are members of the board of Coillte Teoranta; his views on the lack of representation of the forester profession at this level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17538/00]

There are currently no professional foresters on the board of Coillte Teoranta. The purpose in appointing non-executive directors to State boards is to have access to external expertise and experience and to complement the organisational capabilities of the management of the company.

The management committee of the company, which is led by the chief executive and which reports to the board, comprises professional foresters and other senior staff in specialist areas. This ensures that the board has full access to all necessary information and guidance in relation to silvicultural or other areas of expertise within the company.

Appointments to the board since 1989 have always included a representative of the staff of the company. At present, the board includes a representative of the forest worker group.

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