‘Not viable’ for Government to provide funds to replace US aid programme cuts, says Minister
Richmond says there will be no reduction in Ireland’s expenditure on overseas aid
Richmond says there will be no reduction in Ireland’s expenditure on overseas aid
Populist politics wants to depict environmental issues as part of a cultural war, blaming elites and sowing disinformation and distrust
Organisation’s annual report for 2023 describes USAid as ‘largest donor’ at €103m
Accounts for Irish aid agency Goal show it received €103 million in funding from USAID in 2023
Tributes to former Ballyfermot bus driver led by President Michael D Higgins
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
He would stay in the background, quietly advising, not driven by ego, and always respectful
Prof Nick Maynard recounts his experiences in Gaza - and calls on western governments to put more pressure on Israel
Michael D Higgins joined family and colleagues at memorial to man who ‘touch the lives of countless people’
President Michael D Higgins among those to pay tribute to former charity boss
Kevin O’Sullivan’s Dubai diary: Mary Robinson’s testy exchange with Cop president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber brings wider attention to a technical debate
Irish aid organisations criticise lack of ‘new money’ for Ireland’s contribution to loss and damage fund
Fossil fuel allegations dismissed by Cop28 hosts as UAE insists ‘unprecedented outcome' still achievable
Of the many sides in this war, the worst are the so-called friends who have the power to do something but choose to kindle revenge
A state of emergency was declared four years ago and had some success, but those on the front line say more support and funding is needed
Demonstration against fictitious plantation was ‘tongue-in-cheek stunt’ aiming to raise issue
Devastating drought puts 6m people in crisis as food and oil prices rise
Trócaire appeals for return of over 700,000 boxes as Lenten campaign ends
Reluctance to declare a famine as UN says 350,000 children could die by summer
Inside Politics: When it looked like sunshine was breaking through, another crisis hit
Irish public donate millions of euro and offer spare accommodation to Ukrainians
Climate crisis prompts new approach in Kenya with hope local populations can build resilience
Calls for urgent action and ‘adaptation solutions’ welcomed by groups
Christmas story is one caused by priorities of those who had power to change
Colombians ‘ask that we question the energy we consume, where does it come from?’
Charities have loads of great presents on offer that could make life-changing impact
Climate leaders must show way forward and let history judge laggards, says activist group
Dermot Farrell: issue will not be solved by sound bites, short-term actions, or ‘easy’ solutions
Government behind on its fair share of funding to tackle global warming – Trócaire
In multi-cultural western societies, name-mangling has become infused with politics
What’s happening when it comes to climate change, what are the targets and why do we need to up our game?
Ireland expected to back ‘food systems’ approach to ensure sustainable production
Pontiff’s 2015 encyclical calls for the profound and radical action we need
Ireland’s overseas aid ‘saves lives’, says chief executive Caoimhe de Barra
Landmark legislation set to be passed before summer recess
Change follows Minister’s acceptance of amendments proposed at committee stage in Seanad
In her new weekly column, Catherine Cleary looks at how we can use our spending power to look after the world, and each other
One Change: We work together to curtail the pandemic and must do same for environment
Irish organisations’ open letter to Taoiseach says ‘united action’ needed on Covid-19
Irish people must give Government and EU political permission to share few vaccines
Virus curtails annual Lenten appeal that usually raises €8 million for overseas work
Archbishop says some parishes sending ash to homes and notes Vatican call to sprinkle on head
Move set ‘to reduce costs’ and give the Irish public central fund to which they can donate
More than 1,240 people engage with 90 TDs in online events
One Change: Why not consider giving to those already affected by the impact of climate destruction?
‘The next five months are going to be like nothing we have seen before’
Christmas Mass can be attended in church between December 24th and January 6th
Gift campaigns take on additional importance because of impact of Covid-19
Net Results: The arts are offering marginalised activists a crucial way of finding a voice
New Bill sets course for ‘faster and fairer climate action’
Bishops encourage people to ‘persevere and not to lose heart’ as pandemic continues
Zambian-born, Irish-raised rapper has an eloquence, intelligence and ability to engage when it comes to the big issues troubling the world in 2020
People in poverty ‘unable to take preventative measures such as hand washing, social distancing and remote working’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices