Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I would prefer to return to the Deputy with a more detailed response on Comhlámh, as we fund a range of activities carried out by the organisation.

On 9 November, the UN high-level panel on system wide coherence presented a series of recommendations designed to improve the UN's ability to deliver development assistance. We will not countenance the diversion or corruption of Irish Aid funding and we will ensure value for money is achieved on behalf of the taxpayer.

The decentralisation programme will be implemented appropriately and correctly. A total of 69% of the staff, or 84 out of a total of 123, is in place in Limerick.

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