Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, today announced funding of €29,762,733 from his Department for international development and humanitarian relief for 2023.
This includes an advance payment of Ireland’s 2024 commitment of €25 million to the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP).
Announcing the funding details Minister McConalogue said: “Ireland’s commitment to tackling the escalating food security crisis, exacerbated by the convergence of geopolitical conflicts and climate change, remains steadfast. Through strategic alliances with our UN agency partners and our policy of flexible funding, we are not just aiming to alleviate immediate hunger, but also working diligently towards the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030.
“The early disbursement of Ireland’s pledged funding is a crucial step in bolstering the World Food Programme’s life-saving operations, particularly in conflict regions in the Horn of Africa, the Middle East and now in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, where the need for immediate humanitarian relief is pressing. Our solidarity with those countries benefiting from these vital programmes resonates deeply with farmers and food producers in Ireland, as we champion sustainable food production here and abroad.”
Minister McConalogue also announced payments of €2.77 million for specific Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) projects and programmes, in addition to Ireland’s annual assessed contribution of €1.64 million.
