Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will list the members of the Northern Ireland Fisheries Conservancy Board; on what date each was appointed; on what date each is due to retire from membership of the Board; if on the basis of attendance at board meetings, all existing members comply with the requirements of membership; and if she will make a statement. [75053]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe current members of the Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland and their appointment and cessation dates are set out in the table. The table includes a list of vacant posts which will be filled during April 1999.
The attendance of one current member at meetings of the Board is in breach of the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Fisheries Act (NI) 1966. This matter is being pursued and an explanation has been sought from the member for his non-attendance.
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Name Period of appointment Fisheries Conservancy Board—Membership of the Board Chairman: Dr. J. Parsons 1 May 1996–31 December 1999 Deputy Chairman: Mrs. C. M. Kennedy 1 May 1998–31 December 1999 Commercial Fishing Company Representatives Mr. F. G. Conlon 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Mr. F. Tennyson 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Sir P. Macnaghten 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Commercial Fishermen's Representatives Rev. O. P. Kennedy BA, BD 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Mr. R Shaw 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 NIAAC Representatives Mr. R. J. Haughey 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Mr. J. Tisdall 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Ulster Farmers' Union Mr. R. Farrell 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 Mr. Brian H. Johnston 22 June 1997–14 May 2002 Independent Anglers Mr. A. Hanna 15 May 1996–14 May 2002 CBI Representative Sport and Recreation Representative Dr. Caro-Lynne Ferris 20 April 1998–19 April 2001 Tourism Representative Mrs. Annie Courtney 21 April 1998–30 June 2000 District Council Representative Mr. Sean McGirr 12 December 1997–30 May 2001 Department of Agriculture Representative Mr. J. D. Houston 15 May 1996–14 May 1999 Current vacancies 1 post vacant from 20 February 1999 Northern Ireland Angling Advisory Council Representatives 2 posts vacant from 20 February 1999 Ulster Farmers' Union Representatives 1 post vacant from 20 February 1999 Independent Anglers 1 post vacant from 20 February 1999 CBI Representative 1 post vacant from 20 February 1999