Some here have suggested that the RDFRA have been shown up badly by the VFM. In some cases being ignored by the process, in other cases, going on a solo run and creating further bad feeling amongst the PDF Brethern.
Do they have a future?
3 days after its publication, they have not made any public statement on the VFM other than the sulky announcement on their page.
Surely while they still are accepting subscriptions from members pay, a more measured response is expected?
Why did the VFM appear on the DoD website so soon after the RDFRA were briefed? What happened to the public release with all stakeholders that was indicated by the Minister, and Minister for state?
Why did a Sinn Fein councillor know about, and publicise the content weeks before the official release? Surely that should have been the RDFRA's job?
Is there a mechanism for the membership to express no confidence in the organisation, or will the hamster wheel keep spinning long after the hamster has left it?
Do they have a future?
3 days after its publication, they have not made any public statement on the VFM other than the sulky announcement on their page.
The RDFRA (Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association) acknowledges the publication of the Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Forces on 20 November 2012 by the Department of Defence. The organisation would like to express its extreme disappointment that it was only briefed, on the contents of the Review, mere hours in advance of its publication. This is exacerbated by the fact that the publication of the Review has been delayed by some 14 months. Obviously, in light of the fact that such a short time frame was provided to the RDFRA before publication, and the lenghty and comprehensive nature of the document, the RDFRA does not intend to make any comment on the matter until it has had an opportunity to review the document and consider its contents and ramifications fully.
Surely while they still are accepting subscriptions from members pay, a more measured response is expected?
Why did the VFM appear on the DoD website so soon after the RDFRA were briefed? What happened to the public release with all stakeholders that was indicated by the Minister, and Minister for state?
Why did a Sinn Fein councillor know about, and publicise the content weeks before the official release? Surely that should have been the RDFRA's job?
Is there a mechanism for the membership to express no confidence in the organisation, or will the hamster wheel keep spinning long after the hamster has left it?
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