Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 February 2023
78. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address concerns arising from the five resignations from the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland and the subsequent removal of the remaining board members on a no-fault basis by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9155/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn Tuesday 14 February last, I exercised my powers under Section 18 of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 to remove the current members of IFI on a no-fault basis.
I intend to appoint new members of IFI, in accordance with the provisions of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010, as soon as possible.
To ensure that IFI is in a position to perform its functions effectively as quickly as possible, I have also used my powers under Section 18(5) of the Act to appoint Mr Tom Barry and Mr Seamus Neely to perform the functions of IFI pending the appointment of a new, full Board through the statutory appointments process, with the support of the Public Appointments Service (PAS).
I have also instructed Mr Barry and Mr Neely to oversee the preparation of a governance review of IFI to be delivered within a period of three to six months.
