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‹ Order of Business Ireland’s foreign-aid obligation
Summary
Senator Mullen says Ireland should retain its responsibility to assist people facing severe deprivation, even during economic crisis.
I echo the comments of my colleague, Senator Colm Burke, a point raised also by Senator Quinn and others. It would reflect badly on us as a country, even in a time of crisis, if we were to forget our obligation to try to be a beacon in a world where there is much deprivation.