asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is the Government's clear intention to maintain Ireland's level of overseas development assistance at least at £26.3 million which was the figure contained in the former Government's Book of Estimates; and if he will give a commitment to achieve the United Nations' target of 7 per cent of GNP.
Written Answers. - Overseas Development Assistance.
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The Government have decided to allocate the sum of £26.335 million to official development assistance in 1982. They have accepted the UN 0.7 per cent aid target and intend to reach it as soon as possible although it may not be feasible for them to do so within the specified time frame.