asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what assistance Ireland is giving towards the provision of shelter and medical supplies for East Pakistan refugees in India.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - East Pakistan Refugees.
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As the Deputy will be aware from a press release issued by my Department on last Thursday, the Government have decided, subject to Dáil approval, to contribute £50,000 towards international efforts for the relief of distress in India and in Pakistan resulting from the situation in East Pakistan. Of this amount, £20,000 will be contributed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), £20,000 to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and £10,000 to the Irish Red Cross Society.
Is the Minister in a position to say when the necessary resolution to implement this decision will be introduced?
I cannot say.
In view of the recent criticism of the Red Cross would it not have been advisable to give it all to the other sources?
No, Sir.