Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Deputy's emphasis on the longer term approach, particularly in respect of climate financing and adaptation. We are absolutely certain that a set of programmes is needed that enable food production to take place in a more localised way and make it as independent of inputs like fertilisers as possible. Stability of food production in key areas is needed. That is part of Irish Aid's ongoing commitment programme which we are continuing to strengthen. The immediate impact of what has happened in Ukraine highlights that these are really key things that need to be addressed. The Irish Aid programme is addressing them as we speak in terms of our approach to tackling that food security system.

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