DAERA extends appointment to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of a member of the Livestock Meat Commission to 21 April 2019.

Mr Gerry Maguire was first appointed as a member on 21 October 2015.  The extension has been made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments’ Code of Practice.

The LMC was established in 1967 and has the general duty of assisting the development of the livestock (cattle and sheep) and livestock products sectors of the local agri-food industry.  It provides a range of services to producers and meat traders including market intelligence and undertakes promotional activities. It also administers the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme and market support arrangements for beef and lamb in Northern Ireland.

Notes to editors: 

1. Gerry Maguire has 37 years’ experience in the Red Meat processing industry. He is currently Managing Director of Linden Foods.  He is directly responsible for the Linden Foods Group which has an annual turnover of £400million. He is also Director of Slaney Foods and has previously served three years Bord Bia’s Meat and Livestock Board.  He declared no conflicts of interest and confirmed he has no issues with time commitment associated with the role.
2. The above appointment was made in 2015 on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland requires the political activity of appointees to be published. Mr Maguire has not been involved in any political activity during the past five years. 
3. Appointments are made under section 1 of the Livestock Marketing Commission Act (NI) 1967.
4. The posts attract a remuneration of £6,485 per annum.
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