The OECD endorsement is a tribute to the Government for the commitment it has shown to increasing Ireland's overseas development assistance resources towards the UN target of 0.7% GNP. With wise investment of Irish taxpayer's money, the Government has attained the highest international standards in terms of quality and impact in the developing world. Our development co-operation programme commands huge international respect, as this OECD peer review testifies. Through our programme we are, as Senator Mooney said, transforming the lives of many extremely poor and vulnerable people, lifting them out of poverty and offering them hope and support. We can be justly proud of what Development Cooperation Ireland is achieving on our behalf.