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Thu 03 Mar 2007Government's efforts to combat poverty praised in report on EUThe Government's efforts to combat poverty and social inclusion have been praised in a report measuring how EU states devise social policy.The report, by the Combat Poverty Agency, says Ireland is ahead of many of its counterparts in ensuring plans to tackle poverty and promote social inclusion are integrated into Government policy. However, it also concludes that the Government could do more to involve people experiencing poverty in devising and supporting policy solutions.