TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) appointment information
The TBEP currently has a chair and 5 members who represent key agricultural stakeholder sectors.
In carrying out its advisory role, the TBEP takes full account of policies and strategies approved by the Minister and DAERA.
| Name | Sector | Date of First Appointment | Expiry of Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Seán Hogan OBE | Chair | 01/06/2018 | 21/12/2023 |
| Mr Seamus O’Kane | Veterinary | 01/06/2018 | 21/12/2023 |
| Mr Adrian Patterson | Farming | 01/06/2018 | 21/12/2023 |
| Dr Michael Meharg | Environmental / conservation | 01/02/2020 | 21/12/2023 |
| Dr Sam Strain | Scientific | 01/06/2018 | 21/12/2023 |
| Mr David Rea | Farming | 01/06/2018 | 21/12/2023 |
| Length of each term of appointment | Chair – 1 year, subject to extension |
|---|---|
| Members – 1 year, subject to extension | |
| Remuneration | Chair – £350 per day |
| Members – £250 per day | |
| Workload | Chair – Approximately 12 days per annum |
| Members – Approximately 12 days per annum |
Please see attached the final agreed report from the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) following its review of the TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) 2024.
TBEP - Independent Review by Strategic Investment Board August 2024