Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2003
Overseas Development Aid: Motion.
Greater public awareness of the depth and scope of our aid programme is required. There has to be public ownership of this whole area, a greater awareness in schools etc. I welcome the fact that a number of schools are now taking on summer visits to areas like Zambia, Brazil and various other countries as part of an educational programme for young people. We should wear this as a badge of honour and ensure we shore up our aid programme against future attacks.
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