Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Role and Functions of Christian Aid Ireland

3:10 pm

Ms Karol Balfe:

In answer to Deputy Eric Byrne's questions, apologies for having to correct a typographical error in the document, that it was not $32 billion. The document that was sent yesterday is not the one that has been circulated today. The Angolan Government has responded since 2013. It is estimated that $150 million is needed to deal with the drought. It is not yet clear exactly how much the Angolan Government has contributed. It has asked for international assistance. It is saying it is not capable of responding and it needs the assistance of United Nations agencies. I am sorry to have to correct that first.