The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, refused to be drawn on the reasons for Mr Paschal Taggart's temporary resignation as chairman of Bord na gCon.
He said it was not the Minister's function to give details of what did or did not happen at a board meeting. "On learning of Mr Taggart's resignation, I subsequently made contact with the greyhound industry and I am pleased to say that these consultations resulted in Mr Taggart accepting the appointment as chairperson of the board."
Fine Gael's spokesman on arts, sport and tourism Mr Jimmy Deenihan had asked: "Is the Minister aware that two members appointed by the Government totally frustrated the workings of the board, leading to Mr Taggart's resignation?" He said Mr Taggart had taken no directors' fees or travel expenses since being appointed and had worked 25 hours a week. Mr O'Donoghue said he was pleased Mr Taggart had resumed his position.
