A new scheme which gives young people the chance to serve with the UN in developing countries will benefit Ireland’s expanding aid programme, Minster of State Conor Lenihan said today.

IRISH bishops and campaigners yesterday called on the Government to honour its overseas aid pledge by the year 2010.

Construction workers from Turkey have called for a full apology from Conor Lenihan for his "kebab" remarks.

Overseas Aid Minister Connor Lenihan has said the Government is committed to providing 0.7% of GNP to developing countries.