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5Nov By Africa BusinessNo Comments
African News, Uganda News

Tánaiste welcomes commitment from Government of Uganda to repay funds misappropriated from Irish Aid

DUBLIN, Ireland, November 5, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., today welcomed the Government of Uganda’s commitment to repay €4m in Irish Aid funds which was misappropriated by officials in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda.   The Tánaiste stated:   “I have received assurances from the highest level in the Government of Uganda that they will repay in full the €4 million in Irish Aid funding which was misappropriated by corrupt officials.   “I welcome this swift response to the very grave concerns which I conveyed to the Ugandan Government and the speed with which the Government has moved against officials who were implicated in this ...
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19Oct By Africa BusinessNo Comments
African News

Tánaiste to discuss African trade opportunities with 120 Irish business leaders

  DUBLIN, Ireland, October 19, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Tánaiste to discuss African trade opportunities with 120 Irish business leaders EVENT: • Representatives of more than 120 Irish companies will gather for the Africa Ireland Economic Forum at the Smurfit School of Business in Dublin to discuss trade and investment opportunities in Africa. • Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., will address the forum and highlight opportunities for Irish companies in sectors including agri-food, construction, information technology and pharmaceuticals. The forum will be opened by Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello. DATE: • Monday, October 22. A photocall will be held at 11am, featuring the Tánaiste, Minist...
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