Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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668. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11996/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The Irish National Stud Company Limited is a commercial State Body.  The appointment of a Chief Executive officer is a matter for the Board of the Irish National Stud, subject to the consent of the relevant Ministers.  I understand a recruitment competition is currently underway. 

The current CEO has announced that he is stepping down from the position.  I am aware that he has done an excellent job as CEO of the INS and I want to add my voice to the many tributes that are being paid to him.  I understand that the INS Board wishes to extend the current CEO's contract for a limited period to facilitate a smooth transition to a new CEO and I am open to considering this taking into account with Government policy and guidelines.