Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

ADM Limited is not mentioned in the existing legislation. It is employed to do a job and assess matters. However, in the future it may or may not be employed. That is not relevant to this debate.

The community and voluntary sector receives much time and attention from the Government. A Department was established, formally recognising the link between the community and voluntary sector and Government. The Department works with various groups and the White Paper recognises the role and link between the Government and the voluntary sector. However, that does not allow the sector to make all decisions concerning the fund.