Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. Vote 27 has been put in terms of questions. I add my voice to that of Deputies in offering our continued good wishes and support to Mr. Gaffey and his team in Irish Aid who work in hugely challenging circumstances. In some instances, like the earthquake, they have no notice. In others, they work in long-standing areas of seemingly intractable conflict. Of course the work on the SDGs has been adversely impacted by Covid. From an Irish perspective it is always gratifying, as indeed it is important, to see the Irish Tricolour and the Irish footprint in these areas of great challenge. I say well done to everybody in the international co-operation team.

I call on Deputies to put their questions on Vote 28, starting with Deputies Clarke and Brady.