Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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I thank Mr. Sadlier. Given that our guests are busy both at the conference and monitoring from afar what is happening in these crucial few days in Scotland, I might ask Ms Finan to bring matters to a conclusion by summing up or providing us with her best and final message. We too will look forward to the publication later this week of the national statement on Ireland's further engagement. I acknowledge what she said about the additional budgetary allocation of €140 million for our development assistance. She mentioned the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy's, plan to map a route towards the 0.7% figure. I assure our guests this committee will also monitor the plan and will have regular opportunities to engage directly with him to ensure Ireland will fulfil this long-standing commitment, which, unfortunately, is often less than certain. We were very pleased when the Minister of State expressed to this committee his intention to proceed by way of a definite plan. We will assist our guests in that regard.