Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

Is the Minister of State satisfied overseas development aid funding filters down to the most needy in Third World countries? Is the Department generating value for money in the projects? Many members of the public are concerned that the money does not always go to the most needy. With regard to the consultative process, what is the general reaction of NGOs and others interested in this issue? Has the issue of the 0.7% target been raised at the public meetings? Are people satisfied with the target date of 2015?

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