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 |
31/12/2023 |
| Mr Seamus O’Kane |
Veterinary |
01/06/2018 |
31/12/2023 |
| Mr Adrian Patterson |
Farming |
01/06/2018 |
31/12/2023 |
| Dr Michael Meharg |
Environmental / conservation |
01/02/2020 |
31/12/2023 |
| Dr Sam Strain |
Scientific |
01/06/2018 |
31/12/2023 |
| Mr David Rea |
Farming |
01/06/2018 |
31/12/2023 |
| 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 |
