Wed 12 Dec 2002Irish family planning aid may riseThe Minister of State for overseas aid has said the Government may increase funding for family planning programmes in the developing world this year, despite some opposition to the move.Mr Tom Kitt indicated that he would not bow to pressure from those opposed to funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) such as Connacht/Ulster MEP, Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon.

Wed 12 Dec 2002Irish family planning aid may riseThe Minister of State for overseas aid has said the Government may increase funding for family planning programmes in the developing world this year, despite some opposition to the move.Mr Tom Kitt indicated that he would not bow to pressure from those opposed to funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) such as Connacht/Ulster MEP, Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon.