Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)

I commend the Government on its efforts to assist in meeting the $1.87 billion international target that has been set in the context of this immediate emergency. I understand that we have committed more than €10 million and we have said we will commit a further €10 million. We have met our responsibilities. It appears to me that many of our international partners, including EU member states, have not met their responsibilities. What is the current position in terms of meeting the targets I have mentioned? Is the Government happy that its European and international partners have responded adequately? Are we happy that the non-governmental organisations with which we are working have a long-term approach to dealing with the issues I raised in my initial question? I will return to the question of aid effectiveness, which arises in this context.

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