Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)

I understand that a total of $1.8 billion has been contributed as part of the international response. The UN has identified that a further $700 million will be required by the end of the year. The Deputy is right to suggest that some countries, including Ireland, have had a strong response whereas many other countries have had a relatively weak response. We need to continue to raise this issue at international level. The Deputy's second question related to non-governmental organisations.

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