Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I know it did not. I did not say the OECD criticised it, but I ask how the Minister sees the drain on personnel having an impact. The OECD report said we need to be an advocate for trade, agriculture, development, getting private sector initiatives going and gender equality across the world - Senator Daly alluded to this. We will not meet our aid target, however one looks at it. What are we saying about that? The OECD has been critical on aspects of the Government's policy. It queried whether the relocation would lead to a loss of expertise and "institutional memory". That is there in black and white. I look forward to the rest of the debate. In seconding the motion, it is regrettable we have a cut and that aid is becoming the Cinderella of finances. Despite Senator Daly's comments-----