Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 November 2003
Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements.
At least 60% of the Iraqi people are absolutely dependent on the food rations obtained through the oil for food programme. Amazingly, that aid programme continued throughout the war when logistics would have been a major issue. The short duration of the war may have helped the continuation of the programme and now the United Nations is to hand over the oil for food programme under Security Council Resolution 1483. That is very important and I hope those in charge of the programme will continue to assist with food distribution.
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