As acknowledged by the OECD in its review, Development Cooperation Ireland has a strong policy commitment to addressing the challenge HIV-AIDS presents to the achievements of the millennium development goals. Its policy direction is clearly outlined in its strategy, A HIV-AIDS Strategy for the Ireland Aid Programme. This strategy outlines the direction of our contribution to the prevention of HIV-AIDS infection as well as the mitigation of its impact on development. To accomplish this aim we are giving greater prominence to HIV-AIDS throughout the organisation, including the re-orientation of the programme and the training of staff to be responsive to the epidemic. Increased financial support is being directed to international and national efforts to combat the epidemic and to promoting greater policy coherence between international and bilateral initiatives. In addition, we are supporting specific programmes that have proven to be effective in alleviating the impact of the epidemic.