I propose to take Questions Nos. 10, 120 and 124 together.
An overview of Ireland's aid programme has recently been completed by the Advisory Council on Development Co-operation. This report has been submitted to me and I am considering its contents.
The ground covered in the report i very extensive. It touches on a wide range of issues related to the objectives and the implementation of the official aid programme as well as the role of non-governmental organisations in Irish aid. The possibility of new structures for the management and implementation of the official ODA programme is one of the areas considered. I am at present giving careful study to the report in all its aspects. In view of the wide scope of the issues it raises, it would be premature at this stage to make comments on individual aspects.
In addition to the overview of Irish aid, the Advisory Council on Development Co-operation has also completed a report on gender and Irish aid, which is being studied by my Department.
I hope to be in a position to have both reports published at an early date. They will provide a very useful stimulus to the debate among interested organisations and individuals on a large number of issues related to Ireland's aid programme.