Corrections And Clarifications

The number of Irish signatures collected in favour of cancelling the debts of developing countries is 170,000, not 170, as Ms…

The number of Irish signatures collected in favour of cancelling the debts of developing countries is 170,000, not 170, as Ms Jean Somers of Debt and Development Coalition Ireland was incorrectly quoted as saying in Thursday's report headed "Developing nations to receive £31.5m".

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