Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 293: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will attend a ceremony (details supplied) to mark the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34222/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I very much welcome the commemoration of the UN day here in Ireland, the attention it draws to the challenges of eradicating poverty and the measures in place to meet these challenges. I wish to commend the organisers for all their work in organising such a fitting event and choosing the Famine memorial for its location. A significant feature of the programme is the time given to the voices of those experiencing poverty.

I regret that due to prior commitments I am unable to attend the ceremony on this occasion. However, I am arranging to be represented by an official who will report back to me on the event.