19th June 2008, 10:56 AM
Hi Sparky,
I think that's what I said..... The IFA says it will preserve confidentiality, so releasing details can be problematic if you stick to that.
I can understand on the once bitten, twice shy point. And in a way it points up the problem I mention above. It's very difficult for the IFA to preserve confidentiality and at the same time release details of a decision.
Also, and hopefuly this comes back to Drumcharry's point too, if you don't like the way that IFA deals with complaints, you can join and get them to change. You can volunteer (which is what all committee members do) to sit on these boards to make sure that the changes are followed through and that the groups you feel are under-represented (or ignored) get their voice heard.
Or, you can put your faith in the suggested 'Offarch', where you have no say and no chance of being part of the decision making process.
BTW, just in case anyone doesn't know this, any corporate member (PIFA, AIFA or MIFA) can stand for council and any committee. It's not just for 'bosses'.
BTW, thanks Drumcharry, I haven't been called idealistic (although strange is not unusual!) for years! I thought I was an old cynic!
I think that's what I said..... The IFA says it will preserve confidentiality, so releasing details can be problematic if you stick to that.
I can understand on the once bitten, twice shy point. And in a way it points up the problem I mention above. It's very difficult for the IFA to preserve confidentiality and at the same time release details of a decision.
Also, and hopefuly this comes back to Drumcharry's point too, if you don't like the way that IFA deals with complaints, you can join and get them to change. You can volunteer (which is what all committee members do) to sit on these boards to make sure that the changes are followed through and that the groups you feel are under-represented (or ignored) get their voice heard.
Or, you can put your faith in the suggested 'Offarch', where you have no say and no chance of being part of the decision making process.
BTW, just in case anyone doesn't know this, any corporate member (PIFA, AIFA or MIFA) can stand for council and any committee. It's not just for 'bosses'.
BTW, thanks Drumcharry, I haven't been called idealistic (although strange is not unusual!) for years! I thought I was an old cynic!