Thousands turn out to Make Poverty History

Dublin came to a standstill tonight as thousands took to the streets in a bid to help Make Poverty History.

Thousands turn out to Make Poverty History
Thu, 30 Jun, 2005 - 21:05

Dublin came to a standstill tonight as thousands took to the streets in a bid to help Make Poverty History.

Organisers of the event called on Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to deliver on long-standing promises to spend 0.7% of GNP on overseas aid.

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