The Irish people have consistently shown great commitment to development aid by voluntarily contributing large sums out of their own pockets over the years. It is important that government policy reflects this and that our aid program is supported by a positive policy towards fair trade. ensure that, within five years, Ireland will deliver on the commitment that our overseas development aid should reach 0.7% of GNP and will publish a plan of year-by-year increases to achieve this;
for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency