Ms R?iseal N? Ch?illeachair:

A Better World is Ireland's development policy in which it outlined the kind of world in which we want to live in terms of addressing climate change, gender, conflict and the contribution to reducing humanitarian need around the world. For us, that is a concern that frames the type of vision Ireland has.

In terms of Ireland having a moral authority, it is as much Ireland recognising it is simply the right thing to do and that humanitarian assistance is an absolute necessity given our history as a country that experienced famine and conflict. The leadership Ireland has shown when it was on the Security Council is really remarkable and important.

Beyond that, the slide in the number of donors that are continuously stepping up to provide humanitarian assistance is a real worry-----