Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach mentioned overseas development aid, climate action and the sustainable development goals. Ireland's voice on the international stage far outweighs the country's size. It is vital that we use that voice for the right purposes. There are a number of set pieces coming here in regard to the sustainable development goals. In July, we will make our voluntary national report to the UN to update our progress on sustainable development goals. Perhaps more significantly, in September heads of state, of which I hope one will be the Taoiseach, will gather in New York to review the implementation of the 2030 agenda. Just as we shared a chair with Kenya when these goals were first negotiated and agreed upon, we will share the chair with Qatar during the review. It is a significant and important role. What preparations is the Department of the Taoiseach making to get ready for it?

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