Dáil Éireann - Volume 592 - 09 November, 2004

Written Answers. - Overseas Development Aid.

Mr. F. McGrath Mr. F. McGrath

  214. Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will put in place a ring-fenced multi-annual spending plan to achieve the UN target of 0.7% of gross national product, GNP, on overseas aid by 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27815/04]

Mr. J. Higgins Mr. J. Higgins

  223. Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which he intends achieving the target of spending 0.7% of gross national product, GNP, on overseas development aid by 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28078/04]

Mr. C. Lenihan Mr. C. Lenihan

  Mr. C. Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 223 together.

I refer the Deputies to my answer to Questions Nos. 156, 157 and 158 on 19 October 2004.

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