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Overseas Development Aid. (28 May 2009)

Peter Power: I cannot accept the Deputy's assertion. Ours is a firm commitment. He must remember that this commitment relates to a period of 12 to 15 years and that we are three years ahead of the European Union in this regard. The decisions we made over a period of nine months - which have been severe in their impact - must be considered in the context of our commitment being long-term in nature....

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (26 May 2009)

Peter Power: On 28 August 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast of the United States with devastating effect. Total fatalities were recorded at 1,800 people, while it is estimated that the hurricane caused US$81 billion in damage. In light of the scale of the humanitarian disaster, and as an act of solidarity with the American people at that most difficult time, the Government provided funding...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: It is beneficial from every point of view.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: The OECD did not criticise the decentralisation programme.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: I am delighted to join the Senators in the House this evening to discuss the motion and I welcome the opportunity to focus on Ireland's aid programme, especially on its international reputation, but most important on its impact on the lives of the poorest people in the world. Although the motion is framed in positive terms it gives rise to the possibility of a wider discussion. I welcome...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: It is important, therefore, to have this debate in the context of the highly positive standing which our aid programme currently enjoys and of which every Irish citizen can be justly proud. I returned last night from the six-monthly meeting of the EU Development Council in Brussels, where the main subject of discussion was the effect of the global economic crisis on the countries of the...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: I cannot agree with that.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: No, I am not. I am complimenting the generosity-----

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: That is not correct. Nobody has gone past us.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Peter Power: What about sustainability?

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Peter Power: That is not correct.

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Peter Power: It did work.

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Peter Power: Does the Deputy know the answer?

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Peter Power: The reality is the Deputy is against everything and for nothing.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Peter Power: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important new legislation coming before the House, not least because a number of years ago I proposed this type of legislation when I was privileged to chair the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. In addition, I am a representative of Limerick and perhaps have more experience than most of the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Apr 2009)

Peter Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30, 63 and 143 together. The Government's aid programme, Irish Aid, provides assistance to over 90 developing countries. The programme is recognised internationally for its strong focus on the least developed countries in the world, with a particular emphasis on some of the poorest countries in Africa. Nine countries have been designated as Programme...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Apr 2009)

Peter Power: The Government remains seriously concerned about the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe. Through the aid programme, we are providing significant assistance for humanitarian purposes and specifically for the treatment and prevention of HIV and AIDS. Irish Aid is working in partnership with Non-governmental Organisations, missionaries and international organisations in order to provide...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Apr 2009)

Peter Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 67 together. The EU is currently negotiating a series of trade and development Agreements, known as Economic Partnership Agreements, with the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of countries. Historically, ACP countries benefited from unilateral trade preferences with the EU. However, these were deemed to violate World Trade Organisation (WTO)...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Apr 2009)

Peter Power: Ireland's aid programme is internationally renowned for its strong focus on the least developed countries in the world, in particular in Africa. The reality for all international donors is that the promotion of sustainable development in some of the poorest countries requires a determined effort to address corruption and weak governance. Corruption affects the lives of the poorest people....

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Apr 2009)

Peter Power: The report of the Hunger Task Force, which was published in September 2008, recommended that Ireland can contribute to tackling the root causes of hunger by increasing the productivity of smallholder farmers in Africa, by implementing programmes on maternal and infant under-nutrition and by ensuring that there is committed political action at national and international levels to give world...