4 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that recently published statistics show that of the 18 wealthiest member states of the OECD, Ireland comes bottom of the league in terms of its contribution to overseas development aid; the steps he intends to take; in light of these figures, to increase Irish aid; if any target has been set for the achievement of the United Nations target of 0.7 per cent; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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4 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that recently published statistics show that of the 18 wealthiest member states of the OECD, Ireland comes bottom of the league in terms of its contribution to overseas development aid; the steps he intends to take; in light of these figures, to increase Irish aid; if any target has been set for the achievement of the United Nations target of 0.7 per cent; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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