Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Challenges Facing the Horse Sport Industry: Horse Sport Ireland (Resumed)

Mr. Denis Duggan:

No, it was not discussed with the affiliates. We generally do not discuss internal appointments with affiliates. They have no role in that. We do not expect to be involved in discussions about their recruitment of either contractors or employees. That works both ways.

In the context of Mr. Jackman’s appointment, we are delighted to have him on board from here to the Olympics as our acting head of high performance. On an interim basis, he is covering work that was traditionally done by a senior member of our team, who will be on extended leave from now to the Olympics. He is covering that.

The Deputy asked whether the role was advertised. It was not publicly advertised, but we did go out to a number of people who had the experience and we sought a number of proposals from individuals. There was a competitive process. Mr. Jackman came out at the end of that.

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