Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

I too wish to be associated with the previous speakers in regard to the work Mr. Taggart did during his 11 years stewardship of Bord na gCon. Does the Minister accept that the Dalton report, even with its limited terms of reference, is a damning indictment of mismanagement, inadequate corporate governance and unsatisfactory controls against doping and poor staff relations in the organisation and has led to Mr. Dalton stating that morale is at a very low level? Does he accept that urgent steps are needed to restore confidence among those involved in the industry, be it the staff of Bord na gCon, the owners or those who patronise it? What steps does the Minister intend to take in providing a new chair and filling vacancies on the board, bearing in mind the gender factor, as raised by Deputy Deenihan?

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