John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the assessment of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13376/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The outgoing president of the World Bank, James D. Wolfensohn, has played a significant role in raising the external profile of the bank and has been an excellent advocate for the entire development agenda. The issue of debt relief has been high on that agenda, particularly in recent years. No doubt, he would like to see a continued focus on debt relief and a conclusion brought to initiatives nurtured under his Presidency.