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Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I am not embarrassed at all.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: We are back on track after a brief interruption in services.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: In volume terms, it is enormous.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: Senator Norris was not present earlier. We have achieved the target with regard to "the least of these", the least developed countries. The target is now 1.5% of GNP and we have achieved it, so in terms of the biblical quotation——

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: The figures.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: On a point of information, Jeffrey Sachs accepts in his report that there is an absorption capacity issue even with regard to the millennium development goals in Africa. He predicates it on a capability of 30% more in terms of absorption capacity. If that is so, we cannot increase it by 40%.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: He is the UN man reviewing the millennium development goals.

Written Answers — Millennium Development Goals: Millennium Development Goals (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 115, 122, 174 and 186 together. Ireland attaches the greatest importance to the achievement of the eight millennium development goals. The United Nations Secretary General will conduct the first major review of progress towards the implementation of the goals in 2005. He has already expressed the view that greater effort will be required on the part of...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: Afghanistan has embarked on an enormous political, economic and social transformation since it emerged from 23 years of conflict just three years ago. Much progress has been made. Millions of children have returned to school. There have been major investments in primary health care, water, sanitation and rural development. Economic growth rates are positive. There are major challenges ahead....

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I have not had the occasion to discuss the level of our overseas development aid with the United Nations since the budget 2005 statements last December. Officials of my Department are, however, in regular contact with the United Nations funds, programmes and specialised agencies whose development work Ireland supports.

Written Answers — Humanitarian Assistance: Humanitarian Assistance (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: Ireland has a strong record in responding to humanitarian emergencies in many parts of the world. Funding is provided to key partners such as UN agencies, NGOs and other international organisations which have a wide range of experience and skilled personnel. Government funding assists NGOs such as Concern, GOAL, Trócaire, Oxfam and others to place skilled personnel on the ground as quickly...

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: The Government's policy on developing country debt, launched in July 2002, was jointly agreed by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Finance. Both Ministers have endorsed the policy and are involved in its promotion. Implementation of the policy at official level involves effective co-operation between officials of the respective Departments. Officials from my Department participate in the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: Poverty reduction will continue to be the chief objective of the aid programme administered by Development Co-operation Ireland. Our aim is to address fundamental human needs such as food security, basic education, primary health care and a safe water supply in all of our development programmes. This is in line with the targets set out in the millennium development goals agreed by the...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Assistance: Humanitarian Assistance (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245, 247, 249 and 251 together. The effective co-ordination of humanitarian relief is a key objective for all donors and organisations involved in responding to emergencies. Poor co-ordination can lead to duplication of effort, waste of scarce resources, poor identification of the most vulnerable and can ultimately cost lives. Ireland is actively engaged in...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: Recent statistics published by UNAIDS indicated that in 2004 nearly 40 million people were living with the HIV/AIDS virus. Sub-Saharan Africa, by far the worst-affected region, is now home to over 26.6 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Approximately 3 million new infections occurred there in 2004 while the epidemic claimed the lives of an estimated 2.3 million Africans in the past year....

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 98, 112, 125, 133, 138, 141, 142, 144, 158, 177, 183 and 193 together. I refer to my earlier response to Question No. 88.

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: That is correct.

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I am referring to my earlier response to Question No. 88 when the Deputy was not in the Chamber. I will be pleased to answer any supplementary questions the Deputy may ask. If the Deputy would like me to repeat the reply, I will be pleased to do so.

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: I disagree with almost everything the Deputy has said. I have never changed nor will change my opinion of or my attitude to the non-governmental organisations which work in partnership with Development Cooperation Ireland, the section of the Department of Foreign Affairs which I head up as Minister of State. I have always had a very strong, positive view of the non-governmental organisations...

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Conor Lenihan: That is a justified concern which people should have about money, which is why we have appointed Mr. Chris Flood as an envoy to the region to ensure that the public are and will be satisfied that the money pledged and donated goes to the intended target.