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- Seanad: Government's Irish Aid Strategy: Statements (13 Nov 2007)
Jerry Buttimer: I am sure he watches the "Late Late Show".
- Seanad: Government's Irish Aid Strategy: Statements (13 Nov 2007)
Geraldine Feeney: ...the "Late Late Show" as I know he has other things to do. The Senator is referring to what was said on the Order of Business and he has distracted me. It did not surprise me to hear Senator Buttimer and Senator Alex White congratulating the Minister of State on his speech. It was good of them to do so. They acknowledged it was not a political speech. I know the man who gave the speech....
- Seanad: Government's Irish Aid Strategy: Statements (13 Nov 2007)
Michael Kitt: ...change. My Department will support the work of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and participate actively at conferences such as the forthcoming one in Bali. Senator Buttimer asked me to encourage more Fairtrade centres, cities and towns, which I would certainly like to do. I saw a very good display of products in Dublin Castle recently. Senator Buttimer...
- Seanad: Government's Irish Aid Strategy: Statements (13 Nov 2007)
Dominic Hannigan: ...make sure the aid provided reaches the people who need it most. The Government must work closely with the Council of Ministers to ensure transparency in how the aid is spent. Senators Norris and Buttimer and other Senators on the Government benches referred to a lack of transparency. It must be ensured improvements in human rights are secured in return, as Senator O'Malley stated. We...
- Seanad: Government's Irish Aid Strategy: Statements (13 Nov 2007)
Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire Stáit agus gabhaim buÃochas den Chathaoirleach as an deis labhartha seo. I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on his fine contribution. There is a broad consensus in the House on this issue. It is not only about morality, it is also about political action and goodwill. The issue of overseas aid is not perhaps in the lexicon of many people,...