Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 413: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the brief, role and structure of Area Development Management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42807/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Area Development Management Limited was established in 1999 by the Government and the European Commission to support the delivery of local development initiatives. Following a review of the company in 2003 its name was changed to Pobal in addition to other changes relating to the appointment of the Chairman and Board members, which are now appointed by Government. The company's Strategic Plan 2006-2008 and its Customer Charter are available on www.pobal.ie.

Pobal currently delivers or manages 17 programmes for Government Departments. Each Department has separate arrangements with the company governing the operation of the programme. Pobal has established offices in Clifden, Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Monaghan and Sligo.