Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
127 Mr. English asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the changes he intends to make regarding the future role of ADM; if the board of ADM will be asked to step down in the near future; if so, the persons by whom it will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11915/04]
View answerThe review of ADM carried out by INDECON is part of the broader tri-ministerial review of community and local development structures. The report noted that the context in which ADM now operates has changed significantly since its inception — in particular a shift from EU to Exchequer funding — and identified accountability issues arising from current structures. The report also proposed options to address these issues.
The Government has accepted the broad thrust of the report and that ADM should be restructured to better reflect the context and priorities that now obtain. I have been in communication with ADM and the board has confirmed its willingness to co-operate fully in the process of change arising from the Government decision. At present and as first steps, arrangements are being made to have three additional board members nominated by the Government.
It is my view is that the re-structuring will provide the company with a real opportunity to enhance its key role in support and delivery of Government's programmes to enable communities to tackle the problems of disadvantage.
