MEMBERS OF THE FARM ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The 18 members Council appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and Food is composed of representatives from the farming organisations, the veterinarian representative body, those involved in the transport of animals and animal welfare groups.

Chairperson

Professor Patrick Fottrell.
Former President of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Ms Mary-Anne Bartlett.
Compassion in World Farming.

Ms Barbara Bent.
Wexford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Mr Martin Blake.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Mr Nigel Byers.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Ms. Colette Connor.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland.

Mr Michael Doran.
Irish Farmers' Association.

Mr Tom Doyle.
Irish Cooperative Society Association.

Dr Bernadette Earley.
Teagasc Research Centre.

Mr Stephen Foley.
Committee for Irish Livestock, Dealers, Exporters, Hauliers and Shippers.

Dr Alison J Hanlon.
School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin (UCD).

Mr Richard Kennedy.
Irish Farmers' Association.

Mr Kevin Kinsella.
Irish Farmers' Association.

Mr John Holohan.
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Mr Heber McMahon.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Mr Sean O'Laoide.
Former Vice President of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe.

Mr Alan O'Brien .
Secretary.