Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 468: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the new Bord Bia reappointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37465/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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This is a matter for Bord Bia.

An Bord Bia Subsidiary Boards consist of a Chairman and twelve ordinary members. Appointments are made by the Board of An Bord Bia subject to the consent of the Minister. Under the Bord Bia Act 1994-2004, Bord Bia is solely legally responsible for nominating members of Bord Bia Subsidiary Boards (including the Horticulture Subsidiary Board) and submitting them for the Minister's approval.

The normal tenure of office of new appointees is three years.