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Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: ——he is wasting taxpayers' time, money and effort in this House.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: He is asking questions which have already been answered.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy knows the answer.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy knows the answer already because he was given it last week. Perhaps he left the committee but to my memory, which is not perfect, the Deputy was present throughout the meeting and heard the answers I gave on this matter. I will say again, for the benefit of the Deputy, who is well aware of the answer I gave to Question No. 11 a minute ago, there are 12 senior development...

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: A total of 24 were in headquarters. Such people continue to work for Irish Aid when working in Africa.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: They do not cease to be members of Irish Aid when they travel to Africa.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: That is how the Department delivers aid.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Perhaps the Deputy will visit them some day.

Decentralisation Programme. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy is a complete waste of money.

Overseas Development Aid. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The political, economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate and remains an issue of great concern for Ireland and its EU partners. Inflation in Zimbabwe has exceeded 1,000%, while unemployment is estimated to be 80%. Serious food shortages continue in the country, with the World Food Programme estimating that 4.4 million Zimbabweans, representing one third of the...

Overseas Development Aid. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy has asked a number of difficult questions and I cannot answer the question about the effectiveness of the EU sanctions. However, they were reviewed last February and they are continually reviewed. The sanctions involve a travel ban and the seizure of assets of key figures associated with the Mugabe regime but I will forward the Deputy a detailed note about the monitoring and...

Middle East Peace Process. (24 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: We had three answers on this already.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Cotonou Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States and the European Union (EU) provides for the negotiation of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the Parties. The EPAs are first and foremost instruments for development that are intended to foster the smooth and gradual integration of the ACP States into the world economy, thereby promoting sustainable...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (18 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Cotonou Agreement forms the framework for the trading relationship between the ACP states and the EU. Under this Agreement, cumulation relates to the use by producers in an exporting country of inputs from another country, without in effect losing their preferential market access for the final product. Cumulation provisions are, therefore, important in that they can significantly improve...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Ireland is playing its part in efforts to relieve poverty in Eastern European countries and will continue to do so. Through our membership of the European Union and the United Nations Funds and Agencies (such as UNDP and UNICEF) as well as the World Bank, Ireland contributes to the international effort to assist these countries get out of the poverty trap. Ireland is also a member of the...

Middle East Peace Process. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I will deal with the issues raised by Deputy Allen in the final part of my contribution. The Government shares the concerns expressed about the increasingly difficult situation of the Palestinian people. Ireland has been a long-standing supporter of the rights of Palestinians. The Government has been consistently active in promoting a lasting and peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian...

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Deputy O'Donnell's question on Ireland's position on Palestine is serious. I made Ireland's position clear in the Seanad recently and will give a longer answer on the Adjournment. Ireland favours the continuation of aid to the Palestinian people rather than interruptions to that aid. However, Ireland, along with the EU, expresses deep reservations about the recognition of Israel and the...

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I was about to finish by answering Deputy O'Donnell.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Is this a point of order?

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I am not in a position to answer because I did not attend the meeting. Funding has been suspended for good reasons and yesterday the Quartet indicated that agreement has been reached to support a temporary mechanism for direct delivery of assistance to the Palestinian people.