Billy Timmins
Ceist:191 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied). [44380/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 3 December 2008
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has committed funding of €600,000 over the next 3 years to assist the work of the Chernobyl Children's Project International in Belarus. The funding will be used for the building of 6 community based day care centres which will provide a range of facilities, including medical care. I believe this will make a valuable contribution to the care of children in Belarus.
At the EU level, discussions with Belarus have focussed on the need for the development of a deeper relationship between the EU and Belarus based on the implementation of shared values and standards, including in the area of health. I believe this will also be helpful in addressing our shared concerns in the health area, including those raised by the Deputy.