Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
1074. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the governance rules of the board of Horse Racing Ireland relating to board members serving more than two four-year terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11424/21]
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 Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016 (Section 4) is the current legislation setting out the structure of the board of HRI. The board consists of a Chairman and 13 ordinary members. Under this legislation, each ordinary member’s term of office is four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
