Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests for their presentations. I pursued the course on the green certificate online. In that context, does the ICBF have a role in devising the course? I am aware that Teagasc has an involvement, but does the ICBF also contribute? I congratulate it on the employment it has created since its establishment in 1997 and commencement of operations in 1998. Who was responsible for establishing the organisation? Mr. O'Sullivan has outlined his role, but were there others involved? He may or may not wish to divulge this information, but what is the nature of the shareholding in the ICBF? Is any of the shareholders in the ICBF a State entity? I ask this question because at previous meetings allegations were made about interference by State entities in the market. I would like the position to be clarified.