The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has defended its independence, claiming that policy-making expertise and access to external funding would be at risk if it were to lose its arms-length status. Northern Ireland is considering abolishing the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) as part of a review into the effectiveness of its arms-length bodies (ALBs).
https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-considers-abolishing-arts-council