I propose to take Questions Nos. 20, 22, 28, 33 and 265 together.
I refer to the full statement on the outcome of UNCED which the Taoiseach has made in response to earlier questions today.
Implementation of, and follow-up to, the agreements reached at Rio will involve action by a range of Government Departments and public bodies, as well as by the non-governmental and private sectors. The implications for national environmental policy will be addressed through the environment action programme, which is subject to regular review.
Implementation of UNCED objectives and, in particular, those of Agenda 21, will have resource implications for all countries, with the bulk of these requirements having to be met from internal sources. Agreement has, however, been reached in this context for the provision of new and additional resources to developing countries. These will be provided principally through official development assistance, which in the case of Ireland is the responsibility of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Assistance to developing countries will also be provided under the conventions signed at UNCED; the contribution to the climate change fund will be met from my Department's Vote.