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OECD confirms increase in Ireland’s Official Development Assistance in 2022

Press release

12 April 2023

The 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.

Minister Fleming announces €400,000 to support Cyclone Freddy relief efforts

Press release

31 March 2023

Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming T.D., begins a visit to Malawi and Zambia on Saturday, 1 April.

Tánaiste launches Ireland’s Climate and Environmental Finance Report 2021

Press release

29 March 2023

Tánaiste 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.

Tánaiste announces funding of €6 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Press release

27 March 2023

The 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).

Grants up to €250,000 available to support Irish agri-food businesses in Africa

Press release

08 March 2023

Irish 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.