Regulation of Lobbying
The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 (Designated Public Officials) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 424/2024) (the “Act”) is designed to provide information for the public on the identity of those communicating with designated public officials on specific policy or legislative matters.
To meet the requirements of section 6(4) of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, and to assist the Commission in maintaining an up-to-date list of Designated Public Officials (“DPOs”) and a central repository/list of relevant bodies, specified public bodies are required to publish and maintain details of their DPOs on their website.
The purpose of this is:
- to allow members of the public identify those persons who are designated public officials; and
- as a resource for lobbyists filing a return to the Register of Lobbyists who may need to source a Designated Public Official’s details
Bord Bia’s DPOs are the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairperson of the Board.
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Name |
Title
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Roles/ Responsibilities |
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Jim O’Toole |
CEO |
The CEO provides strategic leadership and is responsible for delivering on the organisation’s vision and strategy and representing Bord Bia in Ireland and abroad.
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Larry Murrin |
Chairperson |
The Chairperson is responsible for leadership of the Board and ensuring its effectiveness on all aspects of its role. The Chairperson acts in accordance with the duties and responsibilities set out in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, in particular, Chapter 2.
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For more information about the Act and lobbying generally, visit www.lobbying.ie, or call (01) 639 5722.