§ Mr. ConwayTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food following his Department's inspection of the Agricultural Training Board training services in 1988, what action has been taken to empower the director of ATB to adjust staff grades up to higher executive officer level within overall financial allocations.
§ Mr. CurryThe rules under which the director (now chief executive) of the Agricultural Training Board (ATB) currently operates are set out in the ATB financial memorandum which was signed on 10 May 1989. This gives the director the authority to create posts up to higher executive officer level without the prior consent of the Department. However the terms, allowances and conditions of service applicable must be approved by the Department.