Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for outlining what is happening in the world. We are living in very challenging times and, having visited countries in Africa, we have all seen at first hand what Ms Conway has outlined. I acknowledge the tremendous work the witnesses are doing but a lot more can be done because every morning I wake up to hear there is another conflict in another part of the world. Unfortunately, the arms trade involves big money and unless Governments curtail that trade we will have conflict. Another big arms deal was done with Saudi Arabia recently and there is a problem in Yemen. Many refugees in Lebanon and elsewhere want to go back home again. They do not want to be a statistic in Ireland, in Tuam or somewhere else. Is there any sign of an end to this conflict? Are the major players trying to find a resolution? The Americans and the Russians seem to be battling in Syria but are they involved here?

How many Irish citizens are working for Trócaire and MSF? How do the organisations guarantee their safety? I am sure they would love to send people into towns and villages to help but that, because of security concerns in certain parts of the country, they cannot. How do they determine where they can go and how do they ensure they are safe?