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Seanad: The Diaspora: Statements (23 Feb 2017)

Joe McHugh: ...are intrinsically linked. When I was in Nairobi, I met nuns who were working as diaspora missionaries. For example, on one project, Sr. Mary Owens from the Loreto order was caring for 124 children who are HIV carriers. She was working on a project with a whole laboratory set up. This is the type of interconnectivity we have. Diaspora and international development are interlinked....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Joe McHugh: .... She started off as a principal in my alma mater in Milford in 1966 and was three years there before going to Africa, where she has been since. She is working with young children and teenagers on a HIV programme. A laboratory has been built with financing from Irish Aid. It is a wonderful project and such investments in humanity by Irish people should never be forgotten. They have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (7 Feb 2017)

Joe McHugh: ...and elsewhere is a priority focus for our aid programme and is also critical to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Almost 20% of the Irish Aid budget is invested in global health and HIV programmes. In 2016, for instance, we provided almost €12 million in funding to UN organisations to support a range of programmes to improve maternal and reproductive health....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reports (31 Jan 2017)

Joe McHugh: ...2016-2020, has streamlined and prioritised sectors in line with need and in areas where most progress is possible. The programme has a particular focus on the Karamoja region, focusing on education, HIV/AIDS prevention, social protection and governance. The new Country Strategy also includes, as recommended, an explicit risk management system to safeguard our investment in development,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (23 Nov 2016)

Joe McHugh: Through the Irish Aid programme, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade works with a range of partners to deliver on our longstanding commitment to improve access to quality health and HIV services for poor and marginalised communities. Since 2003, Irish Aid has worked in partnership with the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative on the fight against HIV and...