"DFID needs to do more and to take a tougher, clearer stance on the importance of cost and service performance information, and in particular indicators of education delivery and attainment if it is to make sure its contributions achieve the maximum good effect, " he said.

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"I hope these leaders hear me when I say: achieve the (Good Friday) Agreement because it will have an effect beyond Northern Ireland, " Bush said.

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