Peter Power (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

Far from being left behind on this agenda, Ireland is recognised as being a world leader in this area. Not only did the OECD DAC report to which the Deputy referred state that Ireland is a champion in making aid more effective but within the United Nations system, Ireland is perceived to be a leader in respect of establishing coherence right across UN agencies. Moreover, Ireland is the lead international donor in Tanzania and Vietnam in the delivery of UN projects and this is well recognised throughout the world. I note the committee itself is comprised of very senior officials from the respective Departments and ongoing work takes place in the background and on a monthly and quarterly basis-----

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