John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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329. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will formally stand down the chairman, board and executive of Horse Sport Ireland and appoint independent investigators to determine the extent of the problems and governance issues in the organisation and to recommend a pathway forward for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58568/22]

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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331. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that all appointments to the board of Horse Sport Ireland reflect the highest standards possible and a range of interested parties that will have the collective professionalism to address the legacy issues restore confidence and set the organisation on a pathway to success. [58570/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 331 together.

As the Deputy may be aware, in consultation with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD and the Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers TD, I recently appointed an interim chairman and three board members to the Board of Horse Sport Ireland.

This interim Board will provide the experience, expertise and professionalism needed to restore confidence and guide the organisation to the benefit of the industry. I am confident that the new Board members will provide stability to the organisation and will remain in-situ until after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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330. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that the position of CEO of Horse Sport Ireland was a temporary contract for six months; the reason that this contract was extended for a further six months; the action that was taken by the Board or his Department, legal or otherwise arising from the vote of no confidence in the CEO passed by the Board; if the newly appointed HR member of staff and the legal counsel took any action to protect Horse Sport Ireland and implement the decision of the Board and inform his Department; if legal proceedings are being taken by the CEO or others against Horse Sport Ireland relative to this or other matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58569/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The appointment of the CEO and the terms and conditions of that appointment are a matter for the Board of HSI. I am not aware of any legal proceedings regarding these matters.