Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1484. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland is employed on a contract of Indefinite duration; and if so, the financial implications of this for the Exchequer. [25167/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraHorse Racing Ireland (HRI) 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.
The appointment of the Chief Executive Officer is a matter for the board of HRI subject to the consent of the relevant Ministers. Both the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform have given sanction on an exceptional basis for the re-appointment of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland on the basis of a written contract limited to a maximum period of 5 years.
