Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I must apologise. I will be very brief because I have a commitment outside Leinster House in a few minutes, so I will have to move quickly. I thank our guests for attending. They are always very welcome to appear before the committee. I thank them for their submission which, as Senator Joe O'Reilly said, is compelling and heart-rending. I echo Deputy Clarke's words that we must develop a roadmap to the 0.7% by 2030. I will take this opportunity to state my party's position of support for that target for the multi-annual funding. Irish people are very proud of the work these organisations do. We probably are the best in the world at delivering meaningful aid to developing countries. I believe supporting these organisations can be the most effective way of alleviating poverty, spending money and getting the best outcome for our investment. Certainly, we and our party in the Government will do everything we can do to support the organisations and their requests and, indeed, to develop that roadmap through to 2030.

My apologies, but I must leave now. Thank you, Chairman, for this opportunity.