Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2016
540. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which his Department requested permission from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to extend the contract of the chief executive officer of Horse Racing Ireland by a further five years. [28507/16]
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.
Following approval by my predecessor, the Department requested consent, on 15 January 2016, from the Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform for Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to reappoint the CEO.
When I took office I considered the matter further as set out in other Parliamentary Question answers.
