Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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A few years ago I was mayor of South Dublin County Council and at the time we were encouraged by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to establish links with two towns in the south of Ethiopia to help them to install sewerage and drainage systems. We regarded it as a very positive programme and it was of mutual benefit to both the towns and the county council. It had the advantage of involving communities in both countries. Are similar programmes planned?