Michael McNamara
Ceist:168. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7009/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 12 February 2014
Ceisteanna (168)
Freagraí scríofa
I appoint board members to the Bodies listed below. In the case of the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board, Bord Bia, Horse Racing Ireland, National Milk Agency, Teagasc and the Veterinary Council of Ireland, the appointments, whilst made by me, are not made at my sole discretion and, instead, individuals are nominated for appointment by me by various organisations as specified in the relevant statute.
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Non-Commercial Bodies |
Commercial Bodies |
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Aqua licensing Appeals Board |
Bord na gCon3 |
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Bord Bia |
Coillte |
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Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
Horse Racing Ireland |
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Marine Institute |
Irish National Stud |
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National Milk Agency |
- |
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Sea Fisheries Protection Agency1 |
- |
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Teagasc |
- |
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Veterinary Council of Ireland2 |
- |
1The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority consists of three full-time members, including the Chairperson. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine appoints members of the Authority to hold office for a period of not less than three years and not more than seven years. Appointments are made following a public competition.
2 The Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (Section 16) lays down certain requirements for persons to be appointed to the Council.
3When the term of office of a board member has expired, the Minister may decide to re-appoint or replace the board member.