Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I do not think the Minister knows what I would or would not like to do. Horse racing has been called into serious disrepute due to the handling of the previous CEO's appointment. I am concerned to ensure that such a debacle is not repeated in this instance. I take heart from the fact the Minister has told me the position will not be filled by the current CEO who has just finished his term of office. I remind the Minister that the code of practice is there for very good reasons. Only a very small number of CEO positions are filled beyond the five or seven year term. Is the Minister saying the current CEO will not take up the new position and has not put his name forward for reappointment? The Minister mentioned he wishes to ensure a smooth transition but I do not know why provision was not made for that, given that the incumbent was well aware when his contract was due to terminate. Will the Minister assure us the transition period would only be for a matter of a month or two? Anything more than that would call into question governance issues and compliance with the code of practice.

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