Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
727. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a board meeting of Horse Racing Ireland took place to approve the submission of a business case for the reappointment of a person (details supplied); and whether the board approved the submission of the business case before it was submitted. [23890/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraHorse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.
Proceedings at the Board of HRI are a matter for that body. However, the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer is a matter for the Board, subject to the consent of the relevant Ministers, and therefore there is no question of a CEO being appointed without the consent of the board.
