The Agriculture Minister hopes that changes on the board of Isle of Man Meats will give the people of the island the ‘meat plant they deserve’.
Changes were announced today that there has been a ‘substantial reform’ to the board of Isle of Man Meats which sees five new members to the board.
As well as a new board members, Damien Corcoran will take the helm as the boards new chair, replacing Nigel Davis.
Clare Barber MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture said:
“I want to thank those who have served on the Board to date, and am confident that the foundations they have laid will allow the refreshed Board to bring the focus and energy required to build on the progress made to date, and bring much needed confidence as we look to give farmers, butchers and the Isle of Man public the meat plant they deserve.”
Meat Plant People Deserve
The Minister says that the government has “invested significant time and effort into understanding the challenges”.
Minister Barber says there been “good progress in clarifying financial management, asset management and control, as well as resolving a number of HR and compliance issues at the abattoir itself, but there is plenty still to be done”.
She said: “I want to thank those who have served on the Board to date, and am confident that the foundations they have laid will allow the refreshed Board to bring the focus and energy required to build on the progress made to date, and bring much needed confidence as we look to give farmers, butchers and the Isle of Man public the meat plant they deserve.”
Minister Barber added: “This Government is committed to maintaining a strong and vibrant agricultural sector on the Isle of Man, and today’s changes mark an important step in the ongoing work towards securing the long-term future of the abattoir.”
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