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Ireland supports international Covid-19 response
Colm McGrath • Apr 15, 2020
Ireland supports international Covid-19 response
The Tánaiste, Simon Coveney, T.D., today announced further Irish support for the international Covid-19 response.
The Tánaiste said:
“Today Ireland has made an additional €1 million available to the WHO’s programme of assistance to combat Covid-19 in Ethiopia, building on our long term support for the healthcare system in the country. This brings to €11.5 million, Ireland’s support for the UN Covid-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan.
“At today’s Alliance for Multilateralism meeting, I discussed with other Foreign Ministers the importance of a strong, coordinated international response to the collective challenge posed by Covid-19, in particular the threats posed to developing countries, those in conflict, those whose health systems are weak, and those coping with refugees and displaced persons. We were all very conscious that those problems were our problems, as Covid-19 knows no borders.
“We were agreed on the importance of a strong multilateral response, led by the United Nations, if the virus is to be contained and that immediate support was required for health systems in vulnerable countries.”
The Tánaiste said:
“Today Ireland has made an additional €1 million available to the WHO’s programme of assistance to combat Covid-19 in Ethiopia, building on our long term support for the healthcare system in the country. This brings to €11.5 million, Ireland’s support for the UN Covid-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan.
“At today’s Alliance for Multilateralism meeting, I discussed with other Foreign Ministers the importance of a strong, coordinated international response to the collective challenge posed by Covid-19, in particular the threats posed to developing countries, those in conflict, those whose health systems are weak, and those coping with refugees and displaced persons. We were all very conscious that those problems were our problems, as Covid-19 knows no borders.
“We were agreed on the importance of a strong multilateral response, led by the United Nations, if the virus is to be contained and that immediate support was required for health systems in vulnerable countries.”
In support of the Tara Trust Join The Friends of Ireland - The Tara Trust at a special Dinner & Dance to raise funds, on Saturday 15th June 2024 from 6.30pm – 11.30pm. The Dinner & Dance will be held in the Auckland Irish Society in Mt Albert with all proceeds of this event going to support the work of the Tara Trust and the Friends of Ireland. This is a three course sit down dinner, wine on the table, cash bar. There will be raffles along with silent auctions. Thank you to all our sponsors, Auckland Irish Club, Fuji Film, Euro Vintage and Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand. The Tara Trust is a registered charity and exists to support the Irish Community in New Zealand through its support of Irish arts, culture and the welfare of the Irish diaspora. Location: Auckland Irish Club Time & Date: 6.30 – 11.30pm, Saturday 15 June Dress Code: Cocktail, Tickets are available here .
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