Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
192. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the amount of State funding paid overseas to countries affected by war or natural disasters; and the amount of State funding paid to Irish registered overseas charities working in countries affected by these issues in 2011-12. [7149/13]
View answerThe primary goal of Irish humanitarian assistance is to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of humanitarian emergencies. The Government’s policy is to provide flexible and timely funding to organisations which demonstrate a clear capacity to deliver effective assistance in a manner that is responsive to identified need and adheres to humanitarian principles. The Government works with a variety of partners that can respond effectively to people’s real needs on the ground. These partners include governments and local organisations in the countries affected, Irish and international NGOs, the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, and multilateral organisations such as the UN.
Irish humanitarian assistance is directed to where needs are greatest, with particular emphasis on targeting forgotten or silent emergencies. For example, last year funding was provided to emergencies including those in Mali, DRC, Syria, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
Recovery assistance is also provided to countries emerging from conflict or natural disaster through long term initiatives which help populations to re-establish their lives and livelihoods after an emergency.
The tables sets out, as requested, the humanitarian and recovery assistance provided by Ireland over the period 2011-2012:
|
Countries |
Total 2011 |
Total 2012 |
|
- |
€ |
€ |
|
Afghanistan |
4,950,000 |
4,327,739 |
|
Burma-Myanmar |
200,000 |
800,000 |
|
Cameroon |
218,965 |
- |
|
Central African Republic |
2,500,000 |
2,450,000 |
|
Chad |
1,900,000 |
1,400,000 |
|
Cote d’Ivoire |
500,000 |
- |
|
Cuba |
- |
150,000 |
|
Democratic Republic of Congo |
5,000,000 |
8,230,000 |
|
DPRK |
250,000 |
200,000 |
|
El Salvador |
250,000 |
- |
|
Ethiopia |
2,075,000 |
1,275,000 |
|
Gambia/Guinea |
249,950 |
- |
|
Haiti |
1,750,000 |
1,050,000 |
|
Horn of Africa |
250,000 |
- |
|
Japan |
1,000,000 |
- |
|
Jordan |
- |
600,000 |
|
Kenya |
1,175,000 |
900,000 |
|
Libya |
1,100,000 |
- |
|
Mali |
- |
1,067,220 |
|
Mozambique |
- |
100,000 |
|
Niger |
900,000 |
1,625,000 |
|
Niger & Mali |
- |
290,000 |
|
Northern Iraq |
200,000 |
- |
|
Pakistan |
880,000 |
1,010,000 |
|
Sahel |
- |
3,500,000 |
|
Somalia |
6,090,000 |
6,255,000 |
|
Somaliland |
548,000 |
580,000 |
|
South Sudan |
- |
3,720,000 |
|
Sudan |
4,699,594 |
2,650,000 |
|
Syria |
- |
800,000 |
|
Syria/Jordan/Lebanon |
- |
500,000 |
|
USA |
- |
200,000 |
|
Western Sahara |
250,000 |
250,000 |
|
Yemen |
200,000 |
400,000 |
|
Zimbabwe |
700,000 |
330,000 |
|
Irish Registered NGO |
Total 2011 |
Total 2012 |
|
- |
€ |
€ |
|
Christian Aid |
520,000 |
965,000 |
|
Concern |
3,776,610 |
3,035,000 |
|
Goal |
2,100,000 |
2,250,000 |
|
MSF |
900,000 |
1,025,000 |
|
Oxfam |
800,000 |
1,345,000 |
|
Plan |
1,098,965 |
1,892,220 |
|
Soul of Haiti |
- |
200,000 |
|
Trócaire |
2,469,676 |
2,740,000 |
|
World Vision |
1,208,719 |
1,245,000 |
|
Haven Community Foundation |
200,000 |
250,000 |
In addition to this humanitarian assistance, funding is provided to Irish NGOs for long term development projects and programmes on the basis of clearly defined results for poor people. Further detail is set out in the Irish Aid Annual Report 2011 which is available on the Irish Aid website www.irishaid.ie.
