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Minister Power announces further funding of €520,00 to Southeast Asia & the Pacific |
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08/10/2009 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, announces further funding of €520,000 for children affected by natural disasters in Southeast Asia and the Pacific |
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Minister Power highlights the impact of Ireland’s aid programme at launch of Irish Aid Annual Report |
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17/09/2009 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, T.D., today launched the Irish Aid Annual Report 2008, stressing the direct impact of Ireland’s aid programme on the positive concrete results for the poorest communities in Africa and else |
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Minister Power highlights the impact of Ireland’s aid programme at launch of Irish Aid Annual Report |
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16/09/2009 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, T.D., today launched the Irish Aid Annual Report 2008, stressing the direct impact of Ireland’s aid programme on the positive concrete results for the poorest communities in Africa and else |
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Minister Peter Power launches Our World Irish Aid Awards |
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10/09/2009 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, T.D., today launched the fifth annual Our World Irish Aid Awards for primary school children. |
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Africa Day Family Event for Limerick announced |
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05/05/2009 |
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Details of a family event to celebrate Africa Day in Limerick were announced today by the Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power TD. |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power’s, address to the Dóchas AGM |
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30/04/2009 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power’s, address to the Dóchas AGM in Camden Court Hotel, Dublin on April 30. |
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Irish Aid’s volunteering fair proves a major success |
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23/04/2009 |
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Irish Aid’s volunteering fair on April 18 proved a real success, with 100% of participants rating it either very useful or useful. |
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23 organisations to take part in Irish Aid’s Free Volunteering Fair |
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20/04/2009 |
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Irish Aid is hosting a major volunteering fair in Dublin this Saturday, April 18 to showcase the long and short-term volunteering opportunities available. |
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Minister Power launches “Education for All” Global Monitoring Report |
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13/03/2009 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, T.D., today launched the 2009 UNESCO Global Monitoring Report, at the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre in Dublin. |
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Minister Peter Power launches book for children: One World, Our World |
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09/03/2009 |
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Book highlights children’s lives in developing countries receiving aid from Ireland |
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Overseas Opportunities with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) |
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09/03/2009 |
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The Volunteer Unit of Irish Aid has agreed to fund six experienced Irish candidates with the United Nations Volunteer organisation (UNV). |
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Vacancy Announcement - UN Dept. of Field Support for Peace Operations: P3 Judicial Affairs Officer |
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25/02/2009 |
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The United Nations, Department of Field Support on behalf of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations are seeking applicants for the following position: |
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Minister Peter Power presents Irish Aid Award to Galway school |
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10/02/2009 |
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Minister Peter Power presents Irish Aid Award to Galway school
15,000 children participate in global development awards
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Notice : Elections Roster Vacancies |
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09/02/2009 |
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Vacancies on Elections Roster for Candidates with experience of Elections and who are fluent in one or more of the following languages - French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian |
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Statement on ODA levels by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State |
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04/02/2009 |
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Statement on ODA levels by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, T.D., and the Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, T.D. |
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Minister of State Peter Power announces major new initiative on Hunger. |
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28/01/2009 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., today announced his response to the Hunger Task Force Report which was presented to the Taoiseach at the United Nations last September. |
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Short-list announced for Our World Irish Aid Awards for primary schools |
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19/01/2009 |
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The short-list of finalists for the Our World Irish Aid Awards programme for primary schools has been announced. The Awards encourage primary schools across Ireland to think about the lives of children in developing countries and learn more about the |
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Irish Aid makes a Big Bang at BT Young Scientist Exhibition! |
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09/01/2009 |
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Irish Aid makes a Big Bang at BT Young Scientist Exhibition! |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Expresses Grave Concern over Israeli Military Incursion into Gaza |
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05/01/2009 |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Expresses Grave Concern over Israeli Military Incursion into Gaza, along with Minister of State announces emergency humanitarian funding for Gaza |
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2008 Commitment to Development Index |
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08/12/2008 |
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Minister Power welcomes international recognition of Ireland’s leadership role on the poverty and hunger crisis Ireland ranked fifth in the world in commitment to development |
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Minister Power highlights Ireland’s leadership on hunger crisis |
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01/12/2008 |
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Minister Power highlights Ireland’s leadership on hunger crisis at international development conference in Doha |
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ICTU and IBEC join Irish Aid and International Labour Organisation in partnership |
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04/11/2008 |
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New partnership to encourage women’s entrepreneurship and to promote the employment of people with disabilities in developing countries |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development highlights the importance of “aid for trade” |
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10/10/2008 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development highlights the importance of “aid for trade” when meeting port officials from developing countries at Dublin Port Company. |
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Taoiseach addresses International Forum on Children Affected by HIV and AIDS |
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06/10/2008 |
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Taoiseach addresses International Forum on Children Affected by HIV and AIDS and emphasises the importance of addressing their needs in the developing world through social protection. |
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Minister Peter Power, T.D., launches Together for Children |
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06/10/2008 |
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Minister Peter Power, T.D., launches Together for Children
Ireland and UNICEF host International Forum in Dublin on Children Affected by HIV and AIDS
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Ministers welcome timely report on world hunger and its calls for greater international action |
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25/09/2008 |
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin and the Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D. welcomed the presentation of Ireland’s Hunger Task Force report at the United Nations in New York today. |
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Minister Peter Power announces support that will help nearly half a million poor farmers to access m |
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15/09/2008 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power, T.D., today announced €15 Million in Irish Aid funding for the Irish Fair Trade Network (IFTN) to support 435,600 poor East African farmers to access Irish, EU and global markets. |
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Minister Peter Power welcomes outcome of High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Accra |
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08/09/2008 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., has welcomed the outcome of the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, which concluded yesterday in Accra, Ghana. At the Forum, ministers from developing and donor countries and the he |
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Minister Peter Power highlights Ireland’s Rapid Response Initiative |
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02/09/2008 |
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Minister Peter Power highlights Ireland’s Rapid Response Initiative in response to Humanitarian Disasters
Irish Aid Annual Report shows 50% increase in humanitarian funding
Rapid Response Corps puts Ireland at Cutting Edge of Disaster Relief
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Minister of State Peter Power, T.D., announces Irish Aid funding for agricultural research |
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13/08/2008 |
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Against the background of rising global food prices and shortages, Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D, today announced funding of over €4 million to eight international agricultural research centres. |
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Ministers Martin and Power welcome developments at EU emergency meeting on Georgia |
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13/08/2008 |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Micheál Martin, T.D., and Minister for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., have today confirmed that Ireland is providing humanitarian assistance to ease the crisis in Georgia. |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., announces assistance package for Iraq |
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08/08/2008 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., announces major assistance package for the people of Iraq |
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Minister of State Peter Power to launch Self Help Africa, 5 August |
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01/08/2008 |
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Minister for Overseas Development , Peter Power TD, will officially launch the NGO Self Help Africa at the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 5 August. |
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Minister of State Peter Power, T.D., welcomes positive review of Irish Aid expenditure |
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24/07/2008 |
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Minister of State Peter Power, T.D., welcomes positive review of Irish Aid expenditure.
Public Accounts Committee finds that development programme safeguards public funds and provides value for money.
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Minister of State for Overseas Development says Irish Aid remains on course to reach targets |
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08/07/2008 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development says
Irish Aid programme remains on course to reach targets |
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Minister Peter Power shares Ireland’s lessons and experiences in overseas development |
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03/07/2008 |
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Minister Peter Power shares Ireland’s lessons and experiences in overseas development with new and accession EU states |
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Minister of State Mr Peter Power T.D., announces funding of €1.4 million for Afghanistan |
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30/06/2008 |
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Minister of State for Overseas Development, Mr Peter Power T.D., announces funding of €1.4 million for relief and reconstruction in Afghanistan. |
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Minister of State Peter Power calls for greater public engagement with the Irish Aid programme |
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27/06/2008 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., has called for greater public engagement in our national overseas aid programme. |
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Minister of State Peter Power calls for greater public engagement with the Irish Aid programme |
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27/06/2008 |
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The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power T.D., has called for greater public engagement in our national overseas aid programme ; |
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Minister Power welcomes events marking Disability and International Development Week |
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05/06/2008 |
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Minister Power welcomes events marking Disability and International Development Week-Public events and exhibition to be held in Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre.
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Minister of State announces €4.7m in funding for Irish Universities to increase research |
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03/06/2008 |
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Minister of State Peter Power announces €4.7m in funding
for Irish Universities to increase research on global development
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Minister welcomes increased access for international aid for Burma/Myanmar |
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22/05/2008 |
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Minister welcomes increased access for international aid for Burma/Myanmar and announces humanitarian supplies for China-
Tents and blankets to be dispatched to China relief effort.
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Ministers express shock at the extent of the devastation and loss of life caused by Cyclone Nargis |
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06/05/2008 |
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Minsters express shock at the extent of the devastation and loss of life caused by Cyclone Nargis in Burma / Myanmar and pledge support for humanitarian operations
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Minister Michael Kitt announces increased funding for WorldWise |
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07/02/2008 |
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Minister Michael Kitt announces increased funding for WorldWise
-the Irish Aid School Linking and Immersion Scheme |
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Ireland firmly on course to meet 2012 ODA target, says Minister for Foreign Affairs |
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02/01/2008 |
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Ireland firmly on course to meet 2012 ODA target, says Dermot Ahern, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs. |
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Ministers discuss Palestinian refugee situation with Commissioner General of UNRWA |
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19/12/2007 |
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Ministers discuss Palestinian refugee situation with Commissioner General of UNRWA and confirm total Irish funding of €4.3 million this year |
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Minister Kitt announces Irish Aid emergency funding for areas affected by severe flooding |
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06/11/2007 |
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Minister Kitt announces Irish Aid emergency funding for areas of Mexico and the Caribbean affected by severe flooding |
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Government Sympathy on Sudden Death of Aid Worker |
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13/09/2007 |
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Government Sympathy on Sudden Death of Aid Worker |
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Irish Aid publishes Annual Report |
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30/08/2007 |
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Irish Aid publishes Annual Report |
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Irish Aid announces Special Emergency Funds for NGOs |
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29/08/2007 |
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Irish Aid announces Special Emergency Funds for NGOs |
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Irish volunteers now ready for deployment to humanitarian emergencies overseas - |
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24/08/2007 |
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Irish volunteers now ready for deployment to humanitarian emergencies overseas -
first volunteer Conor Lyons leaves shortly for Sri Lanka |
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Peru Earthquake Disaster – Rapid Response Initiative |
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17/08/2007 |
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Peru Earthquake Disaster – Rapid Response Initiative |
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Minister Ahern orders the first airlifts of Irish Aid humanitarian relief supplies |
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09/08/2007 |
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Minister Ahern orders the first airlifts of Irish humanitarian relief supplies from the Irish Aid stockpiles at UN Base in Brindisi |
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Minister Kitt announces €500,000 emergency aid for Asia Flood Victims |
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07/08/2007 |
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Minister Kitt announces €500,000 emergency aid for Asia Flood Victims |
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Africa Day 25 May 2007 |
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14/06/2007 |
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Events on on Africa Day 25 May 2007 |
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Bono to join Irish Aid Hunger Task Force |
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21/05/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Bono has agreed to participate on the Hunger Task Force. The Task Force, launched in April, will draw on a range of Irish and international expertise in order |
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Minister Lenihan to announce new €148 million multi-annual package for Concern |
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10/05/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan announces new 5 year funding programme with aid agency Concern. Irish Aid support for Concern under this programme will more than double, from a little over €60 million (for the period 2003 to 2006) to €148 million over the 5 year perio |
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Minister Lenihan congratulates Front Line on receiving King Baudouin International Development Award |
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08/05/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today congratulated Front Line, the Irish NGO dedicated to the protection of human rights defenders, on receiving the 2006-2007 |
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Irish Aid pledges €26 million in campaign for universal primary education by 2015 |
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02/05/2007 |
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Minister of State, Conor Lenihan, today announced funding of €26 million to support efforts for all children to have access to primary education by 2015 |
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Minister Lenihan congratulates Gégé Katana, 2007 Front Line Human Rights Defender Award winner |
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01/05/2007 |
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Minister Lenihan today extended his congratulations to Ms. Gégé Katana, of the Democratic Republic of Congo, winner of the 2007 Front Line Human Rights Defender Award |
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New Irish Aid Environment Policy – Environment Policy for Sustainable Development |
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26/04/2007 |
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Irish Aid is stepping up its commitment to the environment. This evening the Minister of State Conor Lenihan TD, will be joined by Mary Robinson, President of the Ethical Globalisation Initiative, to launch Irish Aid’s Environment Policy for Sustaina |
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Minister Lenihan meeting with Burmese opposition leaders; discussions focus on human rights issues |
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25/04/2007 |
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Mr. Conor Lenihan T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for human rights, met yesterday in Dublin with representatives from the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma |
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Minister Lenihan announces scheme for links between schools in Ireland and developing countries |
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24/04/2007 |
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Irish schools will forge new partnerships with schools in developing countries under a scheme announced today, by Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights. |
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Minister of State for Irish Aid welcomes Campaign to Stop Climate Chaos |
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24/04/2007 |
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Minister Lenihan this afternoon welcomed the initiate of the newly launched Stop Climate Chaos Coalition to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on developing countries |
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Minister Conor Lenihan announces €116 million Irish Aid package of support for Trócaire |
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18/04/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan has announced a new 5 year agreement with aid agency Trócaire. Irish Aid funding to Trocaire will more than double, from over €52.7 million (for the period 2002 to 2006) to €116 million over the 5 year period from 2007 to 2011. |
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Minister Lenihan pledges support for refugees and those displaced by the violence in Iraq |
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16/04/2007 |
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Minister Lenihan today announced a €1.4 million package of humanitarian assistance for those displaced within Iraq and for those who have sought refuge in neighbouring States. |
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First Meeting of Inter-Departmental Committee for Development |
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12/04/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD today chaired the inaugural meeting of the Inter-Departmental Committee for Development. (April 12)
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Ireland - working to end hunger |
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10/04/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today announced the establishment of a Hunger Task Force to identify the contributions that Ireland can make to international efforts to reduce hunger |
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Minister Lenihan announces new Strategic Partnerships with United Nations’ development agencies |
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03/04/2007 |
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Core funding for United Nations’ development agencies to exceed €86.44 million in 2007
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Minister Ahern Calls for the Immediate Release of Zimbabwean Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai |
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29/03/2007 |
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Minister Ahern Calls for the Immediate Release of Zimbabwean Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai |
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Minister Lenihan announces new strategy for Global Health Partnerships |
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28/03/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today announced a new 5-year strategy on Irish Aid’s support for Global Health Partnerships |
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Minister Lenihan calls for urgent action on Darfur Report at UN Human Rights Council |
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15/03/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today (Wednesday, 14 March) strongly urged the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to take urgent action on the findings of its high-level mission to Darfur. |
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Minister Lenihan meets OHCHR and Red Cross Chiefs and announces major increase in funding |
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14/03/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan, T.D., Minister of State Irish Aid and Human Rights, today met Louise Arbour, the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights and Jakob Kellenberger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, on a visit to Geneva. |
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Irish Aid announces five year package of financial support for Christian Aid |
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13/03/2007 |
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Irish Aid announces five year package of financial support for the work of Christian Aid |
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Government pledges additional funding for UN in Iraq |
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13/03/2007 |
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Dermot Ahern T.D. amd Conor Lenihan T.D. today announced additional funding of €100,000 to support the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq |
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African Innovators at Irish Aid/World Bank Forum in Dublin |
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06/03/2007 |
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African Innovators at Irish Aid/World Bank Forum in Dublin |
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New funding for peacebuilding and stability in Sudan announced by Minister of State Lenihan |
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01/03/2007 |
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Mr. Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today confirmed additional Irish funding of €2 million to support the peacebuilding activities of the African Union Mission (AMIS) in the Darfur region of Sudan. |
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Irish support for the battle against land mines |
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26/02/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today announced new support for mine clearance in Afghanistan, Angola and Somalia. |
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Minister Lenihan announces €750,000 in emergency funding for flooding in Mozambique |
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26/02/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Human Rights, today announced disaster relief funding of €750,000 for the populations affected by severe flooding in Mozambique. |
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New Irish Aid public information campaign |
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12/02/2007 |
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An information booklet on the White Paper on Irish Aid will be delivered by An Post to every home in the country over the next two weeks. |
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Minister announces additional €2 million funding for Lebanon |
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25/01/2007 |
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Mr. Noel Treacy, T.D., Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has announced an additional €2 million in assistance for Lebanon. |
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Irish Aid fulfils pledge to UN Emergency Response fund as Minister Lenihan announces funding of €20m |
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24/01/2007 |
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Today, Conor Lenihan T.D., Minister of State responsible for Irish Aid announced the transfer of €20 million to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). |
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Minister Lenihan congratulates Irish NGO Frontline as it is awarded International Development Prize |
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22/01/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan, T.D. today extended his congratulations to Front Line, the Irish NGO dedicated to the protection of human rights defenders, following the announcement that it has been awarded the 2006-2007 King Baudouin International Development Priz |
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Minister Lenihan announces €31 million in emergency aid for Africa |
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21/01/2007 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, today announced funding of €31 million in response to the United Nations’ appeal for Humanitarian Aid in 2007. |
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Young scientists innovate for Africa |
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18/01/2007 |
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Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind-up radio, visits Ireland today to present the Irish Aid/Self Help ‘Science for Development’ Award at the BT Young Scientist Competition. |
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New pledge of additional €3 million for assistance for victims of violence in Iraq |
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11/01/2007 |
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister of State for Irish Aid announced a pledge of additional emergency humanitarian funding of €3 million for the victims of the current violence in Iraq. |
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Irish Aid assistance for "forgotten emergencies" |
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30/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, today announced important funding for on-going humanitarian emergencies. |
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Minister Lenihan announces funding for Traidlinks |
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19/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, today announced funding for TRAIDLINKS, an Irish, private-sector led NGO working to create a vibrant private sector in developing countries. The funding will amount to €4 million over a 3 year period |
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Minister Lenihan welcomes efforts of National Pension Reserve Fund on ethical investments |
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18/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, has met with Paul Carty, Chairman of the National Pensions Reserve Fund Commission, and Dr. Michael Somers, CEO of the National Treasury Management Agency. |
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Minister Lenihan hails adoption of new Disability Convention |
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14/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with Special Responsibility for Overseas Development and Human Rights, today warmly welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the UN Convention on the Rights of Per |
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Ministers Hanafin and Lenihan announce partnership to increase research on international development |
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14/12/2006 |
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The Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin TD, and the Minister of State for Irish Aid, Conor Lenihan TD, today announced an agreement between Irish Aid and Higher Education Authority (HEA) to further research into development issues. |
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Minister Lenihan announces new support for child immunisation |
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13/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan T.D., Minister of State responsible for Irish Aid, today announced support of €18 million over three years to the GAVI Alliance to support child immunisation and health systems strengthening in the world’s poorest countries. |
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Minister Lenihan welcomes new Human Rights Standing Committee |
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12/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with Special Responsibility for Overseas Development and Human Rights, today met the newly-appointed members of the Department of Foreign Affairs NGO Standing Committee on Hu |
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Lenihan and Egeland call for action on Darfur |
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08/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid and Jan Egeland, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, called for concerted international action to protect civilians in Darfur. |
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Address by UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to Mark International Human Rights Day, 8 Dec 2006 |
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08/12/2006 |
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Address by UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to Mark International Human Rights Day, New York, 8 December 2006
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Irish Aid Minister reviews cooperation with UN agencies |
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07/12/2006 |
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Minister of State for Irish Aid, Conor Lenihan TD, visits the United Nation’s Headquarters today to review Irish Aid cooperation with UN agencies and on-going reforms within the UN system. His visit is timed to coincide with the UN Central Emergency |
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Minister Lenihan considerable increase in overseas aid in budget - 21% increase in overseas aid |
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06/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, this afternoon warmly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Finance of a €128.2m increase in the budget for the Irish Aid in 2007. |
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Minister Lenihan launches Comhlámh's Volunteer Charter - 5 December International Volunteer Day |
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05/12/2006 |
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To mark International Volunteer Day 2006, Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, today officially launched Comhlámh’s Volunteer Charter for international volunteers at Iveagh House. The Charter aims to encourage responsible, responsive vo |
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Minister Lenihan announces €300,000 funding following devastating Philippines typhoon |
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05/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan T.D., Minister of State for Development Cooperation and Human Rights, today announced immediate funding of €300,000 in response to typhoon Durian which has caused huge devastation across central and northern parts of the Philippines lea |
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New hub for humanitarian operations opens in Ghana |
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05/12/2006 |
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Irish Aid supports new logistics hub for humanitarian operations in Ghana, expanding its emergency response capacity in the West Africa region. |
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Minister Lenihan announces €500,000 in support for Moldova |
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04/12/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Irish Aid, today announced further support of €500,000 to assist the Irish NGO Outreach Moldova. The announcement coincides with the first visit to Dublin of the First Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, Mrs. Zen |
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Ireland is making an impact on tackling human rights abuses against women and children |
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27/11/2006 |
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Mary Robinson delivers assessment of Irish initiative to tackle gender based violence. "the measures that have been undertaken by Irish Government Agencies and NGOs over the past 12 months to prevent, highlight and respond to gender based violence ha |
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Minister Lenihan welcomes achievements of Consortium on Gender Based Violence |
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27/11/2006 |
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The Minister of State for Irish Aid, Conor Lenihan TD, today welcomed the progress made by a consortium of Irish development and human rights agencies on the issue of Gender Based Violence. The Consortium met today to update its Special Advisor, Mary |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs welcomes more active role for Ireland in Great Lakes Region |
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22/11/2006 |
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D., announced today that Ireland has decided to join the MDRP (Multi-Country Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme) which supports demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants in the |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs welcomes progress in Darfur |
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17/11/2006 |
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Dermot Ahern TD, has welcomed the agreement reached yesterday on a joint UN/African Union force for Darfur.
The Minister said: “I very much welcome this development, and look forward to early agreement on the o |
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Development Assistance tops €813 million for first time - €130 million increase in overseas aid |
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16/11/2006 |
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern, TD, today warmly welcomed the substantial increase in aid to developing countries from €600.5M this year to €728M in 2007. A further €85 million will be provided for development aid through other G |
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Development Assistance tops €813 million for first time - €130 million increase in overseas aid |
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16/11/2006 |
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern, TD, today warmly welcomed the substantial increase in aid to developing countries from €600.5M this year to €728M in 2007. A further €85 million will be provided for development aid through other G |
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Minister Lenihan annouces funding for drought-resistent crops for Tanzanian food crisis |
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14/11/2006 |
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Minister Lenihan annouces a contribution €500,000 to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to address the on-going food crisis in Tanzania. The funding will provide drought resistant seeds to those most affected by the recent droughts. In r |
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Minister Lenihan launches UNDP Human Development Report |
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09/11/2006 |
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The theme of this year's report was the global water crisis - 1 in 5 people in the world do not have access to safe water. Ireland is one of the world's leading donors in the area of water and sanitation. |
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Conor Lenihan T.D. holds talks with UN Under Secretary General Jan Egeland |
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06/11/2006 |
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Minister announces doubling of Ireland's contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund to €20 million during talks held with UN Under Secretary General Jan Egeland. |
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Minister Conor Lenihan welcomes huge public interest in White Paper on Irish Aid |
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02/11/2006 |
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Minister Conor Lenihan welcomes huge public interest in White Paper on Irish Aid |
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Pakistan Business Council honours Irish Aid Minister for his response to earthquake |
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02/11/2006 |
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Pakistan Business Council honours Irish Aid Minister for his commitment to earthquake response |
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Minister Conor Lenihan announces €1.14 million in support to Timor-Leste |
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19/10/2006 |
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Minister Conor Lenihan announces €1.14 million in additional support to Timor-Leste (East Timor) |
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Today is World Food Day |
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16/10/2006 |
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Today is World Food Day
16th October |
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WFP welcomes Irish committment to fight against global hunger |
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13/10/2006 |
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WFP welcomes Irish committment to fight against global hunger |
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Irish Aid signs agreement with the WFP: First Stage in Ireland’s Rapid Response Initiative |
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13/10/2006 |
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Irish Aid Agreement with the World Food Programme
First Stage in Ireland’s Rapid Response Initiative
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Irish Aid to help bring the World into primary school classrooms |
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09/10/2006 |
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The Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin T.D., and Minister of State for Development Cooperation and Human Rights, Conor Lenihan T.D. launch the second 'Our World' Children's Media awards and 'Our World Our Future' a teaching resource for |
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Minister Conor Lenihan announces €1 million in support of on-going recovery effort in Pakistan |
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09/10/2006 |
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Minister Conor Lenihan announces €1 million in support of on-going recovery effort in Pakistan |
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Irish Aid Humanitarian Funding for the People of Darfur |
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28/09/2006 |
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Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Development Cooperation and Human Rights, today announced €5 million in Irish Aid funding to support under-funded UN humanitarian relief efforts in Africa. €1 million of this funding will be targeted at the on- |
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