OECD confirms increase in Ireland’s Official Development Assistance in 2022
Press release
12/4/23The Development Assistance Committee of the OECD has today released the preliminary Official Development Assistance (ODA) statistics for 2022. They confirm that Ireland’s total ODA increased to €2.33 billion, representing 0.64% of GNP.
Grants up to €250,000 available to support Irish agri-food businesses in Africa
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8/3/23Irish agri-food companies of all sizes are being encouraged to apply for grant funding to explore and seize exciting opportunities to develop new markets in Africa.
Tánaiste announces funding of €6 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees
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27/3/23The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD, today announced a contribution of €6 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Tánaiste launches Ireland’s Climate and Environmental Finance Report 2021
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29/3/23Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, T.D., today launched Ireland’s Climate and Environmental Finance Report 2021. The report, which is produced annually by the Department of Foreign Affairs, describes the levels, channels and focus of funding provided by the Irish Government to support climate action and environmental protection in developing countries.
Minister Fleming announces €400,000 to support Cyclone Freddy relief efforts
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31/3/23Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming T.D., begins a visit to Malawi and Zambia on Saturday, 1 April.
Minister Fleming launches the Our World Irish Aid Awards 2023
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2/2/23Ireland’s Primary School Children to raise their voice for Equality For All Sean Fleming TD, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, joined pupils at Holy Family National School, Portlaoise today to launch the 2023 Our World Irish Aid Awards.
Tánaiste announces €2 million emergency humanitarian assistance after Türkiye and Syria earthquakes.
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7/2/23Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs [and Minister for Defence], Micheál Martin, T.D., has announced €2 million in emergency assistance to the people of Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquakes which struck the region.
€8 million in emergency humanitarian assistance for victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
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14/2/23Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin, T.D., has today announced an additional €8 million in emergency assistance for the people of Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquakes which struck the region last week. This will bring the total direct Irish response to €10 million.
Ireland sends largest ever airlift of emergency items to Türkiye and Syria
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16/2/23Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin, T.D., has today announced the airlift of over 100 tonnes of relief supplies from Ireland’s emergency stocks for the survivors of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
Minister Fleming confirms additional funding for education in emergencies
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16/2/23Ireland will increase its funding for education in humanitarian emergencies, Minister for International Development and Diaspora Seán Fleming announced today.