I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is outlined in the following table.
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Name of State Body
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Number of positions on the board
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Quorum required for a board meeting
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Number of ministerial appointees vacancies on board to date
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Length of time Ministerial vacancy has been present
|
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Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB)
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
W.e.f 1/03/2016*
|
|
Bord Bia
|
15
|
4
|
3
|
W.e.f 30/01/2017 (One)
W.e.f 16/06/2018 (Two)
|
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
|
6
|
2
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Bord Na gCon
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
W.e.f. 27/05/17 – member remains in situ until position is filled
|
|
Coillte
|
9
|
4
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)
|
14
|
7
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Irish National Stud (INS)
|
7
|
3
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Marine Institute
|
9
|
4
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
National Milk Agency
|
14
|
8
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
|
3
|
**
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Teagasc
|
11
|
6
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI)
|
19
|
(a) Where there is full board membership the quorum is 8.
(b) Where there are not more than 2 vacancies on board membership the quorum is 7
|
0
|
N/A
|
* Nominations have been received from prescribed organisations and are currently under consideration for appointment to the Board.
** The Authority may act notwithstanding a vacancy or vacancies in its membership – Section 47 (11) Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006.
