24/03/2015

New Independent Member Appointed To The AWB

Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced the appointment of a new Independent Member to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB).

Patricia O'Callaghan has been appointed as the new Independent Member and her appointment is effective from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments' Code of Practice.

Minister O'Neill said: "Patricia's experience of industrial relations and negotiation and her knowledge of Human Resources related employment legislation will prove immensely useful to the Agricultural Wages Board. I wish her well in her new role.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Independent Member, Andy Popplewell, for his valuable contribution to the work of the Board and extend my best wishes to him for the future."

(CD/MH)

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