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08/10/2013
Costello Announces €3m Funding For Syria
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, has said an additional €3m in humanitarian funding is to be used to assist those affected by the conflict in Syria.
This brings Ireland's total contribution to the international humanitarian response to almost €14m.
The Minister announced the funding in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, where he is visiting a refugee camp to observe relief efforts and assess humanitarian needs on the ground.
Since the conflict began, 780,000 refugees have arrived in Lebanon from Syria.
The Minister explained: "While efforts continue to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Syria, it is essential that the overwhelming humanitarian needs both in Syria and across the region are met.
"Our contribution today recognises the unprecedented scale of the crisis and the enormous demands on humanitarian agencies and neighbouring states. This funding will benefit those directly affected by the conflict and the communities here in Lebanon and in other neighbouring states which have shown such extraordinary generosity and solidarity to those fleeing Syria.
"It further demonstrates Ireland's commitment to play a leading role in the global response to this crisis."
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said €1m of the €3m funding will be directed to UN agencies in Lebanon.
(JP/IT)
This brings Ireland's total contribution to the international humanitarian response to almost €14m.
The Minister announced the funding in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, where he is visiting a refugee camp to observe relief efforts and assess humanitarian needs on the ground.
Since the conflict began, 780,000 refugees have arrived in Lebanon from Syria.
The Minister explained: "While efforts continue to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Syria, it is essential that the overwhelming humanitarian needs both in Syria and across the region are met.
"Our contribution today recognises the unprecedented scale of the crisis and the enormous demands on humanitarian agencies and neighbouring states. This funding will benefit those directly affected by the conflict and the communities here in Lebanon and in other neighbouring states which have shown such extraordinary generosity and solidarity to those fleeing Syria.
"It further demonstrates Ireland's commitment to play a leading role in the global response to this crisis."
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said €1m of the €3m funding will be directed to UN agencies in Lebanon.
(JP/IT)
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