Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2024
348. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to list the membership of all boards related to the equine industry that receive State funding, including details of board members who are members of multiple boards; the length of their tenures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28057/24]
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.
HRI receives financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (HGRF) under Section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001. Details of the HRI Board are set out below.
HRI also provides funding to other bodies from the HGRF that have a board in place related to the equine industry. I have, therefore, referred your question to HRI for direct reply in relation to these bodies.
In relation to Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), 3 industry Directors were appointed on 28 June 2024. These are Dr. Siobhan McAuliffe, Ms. Sue Foley and Ms. Allison Mercer. The board is chaired by Michael Dowling and the other members are Dr. Kevin Smyth, Professor Niamh Brennan and Ms. Zoe Kavanagh.
Board of Horse Racing Ireland
|
Name |
Date of Appointment /Reappointment |
Term of Office Expiry |
Term no |
|
Mr Nicholas Hartery (Chairman) |
24 May 2023 |
23 May 2028 |
2 |
|
Vacant |
|
|
|
|
Mr Conor O Neill |
10 December 2022 |
9 December 2026 |
2 |
|
Mr Robert Nixon |
31 August 2020 |
30 August 2024 |
2 |
|
Mr Joseph O Brien |
11 January 2023 |
25 May 2024 |
1 |
|
Mr Ger Flynn |
13 June 2022 |
12 June 2026 |
1 |
|
Mr Laurence Mc Ferran |
12 January 2021 |
11 January 2025 |
1 |
|
Ms Caren Walsh |
10 October 2023 |
9 October 2027 |
2 |
|
Mr Christy Grassick |
26 January 2022 |
25 January 2026 |
2 |
|
Mr. Daragh Fitzpatrick |
26 January 2022 |
25 January 2026 |
2 |
|
Ms Caroline Corballis |
02 March 2023 |
01 March 2027 |
1 |
|
Ms Carol Nolan |
28 March 2022 |
27 March 2026 |
2 |
|
Mr Peter G Nolan |
10 November 2020 |
09 November 2024 |
2 |
|
Vacant |
|
|
|
