261 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport all appointments made by her in the past 12 months; the persons appointed; the income received; the body to which they were appointed; the term of office they will serve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46382/10]

The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular form. Appointments made prior to 23rd March were made by my predecessor, Martin Cullen.

The following appointments were made by the former Minister, Martin Cullen, to the boards of Horse Racing Ireland and Bord na gCon before responsibility for these agencies transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 1 May 2010.