Michael D. Higgins
Question:245 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current figure for overseas development aid in absolute terms and as a percentage of GNP; the projected expenditure for the next three years; if such sums are committed for expenditure; his views on whether such commitments are essential to the achievement of the UN target; and if there will be no further cuts in overseas development aid in 2004 or the next three year period. [18759/03]