Minister admits concerns over aid supplies to Burma

The Minister for Overseas Development has voiced concerns that Irish aid being sent to Burma might not reach the correct people.

Water, toilets, shelter and sanitation supplies worth €120,000 are being flown out of Dublin Airport today to help the victims of Cyclone Nargis.

However, there have been widespread reports that Burma's military government is withholding aid from certain areas.

Overseas Development Minister Peter Power says the Government is working closely with NGOs on the ground, but admits that there is no 100% guarantee that the Irish aid will reach the most needy recipients.