Ray Burke
Ceist:33 Mr. R. Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions, if any, he is taking to highlight and help alleviate the sufferings of the people of Bosnia. [4095/95]
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33 Mr. R. Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions, if any, he is taking to highlight and help alleviate the sufferings of the people of Bosnia. [4095/95]
52 Mr. Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action, if any, the Irish Government is taking to alleviate the suffering of the people of Bosnia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3874/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 52 together.
The Government remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian and political situation in Bosnia-Hercegovina. The assistance which Ireland has given can be summarised as follows:—
First, Ireland has contributed over £2 million from the emergency humanitarian assistance fund to the international relief effort in the region. The bulk of this money has been channelled through the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, which is the lead agency for the relief effort.