Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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There are twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, as listed. Vacancies on the Boards of these twelve bodies, other than those which are filled on the basis of nominations from specified organisations*, are advertised and processed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). In this regard, an Information Booklet is prepared for each vacancy which, among other matters, sets out the skills and experience necessary for the position(s) being filled. This Booklet is prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of the State Body who also sits on the Assessment Panel which considers all applications. Only applicants deemed to satisfy the qualifying criteria for positions advertised are shortlisted for final consideration for appointment by me.

Board members are therefore appointed on the basis of the specific knowledge, skills, experiences and expertise they bring to the deliberations of the Board and its committees. I am satisfied that the Board members of the State Bodies under my Department’s aegis are suitably qualified to carry out the functions for which they have been appointed.

*In the case of the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board, Bord Bia, Horse Racing Ireland, the National Milk Agency, Teagasc and the Veterinary Council of Ireland, some of the board appointments are made on the basis of nominations from various organisations, as specified in the relevant statutes.

State Bodies under the aegis of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

- Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board

- Bord Bia

- Bord Iascaigh Mhara

- Bord na gCon

- Coillte

- Horse Racing Ireland

- Irish National Stud

- Marine Institute

- National Milk Agency

- Sea Fisheries Protection Authority

- Teagasc

- Veterinary Council of Ireland