Irish Aid

The COP31 Climate Summit begins today in Türkiye. Ireland will use COP31 to push for stronger climate action to support the people who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. #COP31Türkiye

Today at the annual conference of the Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD), Minister @nealerichmond emphasised the importance of development cooperation and humanitarian assistance in the response to the global food crisis.

This week, Minister for International Development and Diaspora, @nealerichmond, visited Ghana and Senegal. His programme covered political, development cooperation, diaspora and sports diplomacy engagements. Read more about the visit here: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/news…

Today is #WorldFoodDay🌱 Combating hunger and under-nutrition has been a cornerstone of Ireland’s development programme since its inception. Read more: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/what…

In 2025, 1,187 aid workers were killed, injured, kidnapped or arbitrarily detained worldwide, the highest number ever recorded. Today @nealerichmond & @hadjalahbib host an International Conference on the Protection of Humanitarian Aid Workers, a signature event of @Ireland2026eu

Are you interested in becoming an international @UNVolunteers? Applications are now open for an assignment in Zambia with @UNICEF Closing date: 19/10/206 at 1am. To apply, visit: app.unv.org/opportunities/17…

On the 11 October, people around the world 🌍 came together to take part in the Global Solidarity Run - to show their solidarity with those who are forcibly displaced and people living in extreme poverty. Congratulations to everyone who took part 👏on 11 October.

Today @Ireland2026eu, Minister @nealerichmond convened an informal Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting of EU Ministers for Development . Over the course of the day, Minister Richmond chaired discussions on the Future of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Challenges.

Today, as part of @Ireland2026eu Minister @nealerichmond welcomes EU Development Ministers, alongside leading international voices in development, humanitarian assistance and global crisis response to informal meeting. irish-presidency.consilium.e…

Humanitarian challenges will be discussed at the EU Development Ministers informal meeting tomorrow as part of @Ireland2026eu Today, Minister @nealerichmond met with Commissioner @hadjalahbib Protection of Aid workers and the EU’s humanitarian response were top of the agenda.

We hosted a learning event this week on locally led development with local, national and international partners. We exchanged insights and identified actionable solutions to support strong, resilient and sustainable local leadership in humanitarian and development responses.

Budget 2027 has provided an increased allocation of €855 million for the Irish Aid programme. This is a €14 million increase on the Budget 2026 allocation. The Government has increased the allocation for Irish Aid every year since 2020.

Teachers are the cornerstone for delivering inclusive and equitable quality education. World Teachers' Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the vital role of teachers in Ireland and around the world. 🌍

As part of @Ireland2026eu the EU Climate Ambassador Network Informal met today in Dublin. Delegates discussed the EU's strategic priorities in advance of #COP31 Confronting the climate crisis is a priority for 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 this meeting facilitates greater coherence and coordination.

Minister @nealerichmond met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ghana, James Gyakye Quayson in Dublin this week to discuss Ireland-Ghana relations. As part of @Ireland2026eu Minister Richmond will co-chair a meeting of the Sahel Special Envoys in Ghana in October.

Minister @nealerichmond today announced new funding to @GPforEducation (GPE). More than 270 million children around the world are out of school. Ireland's contribution to GPE will help partner countries to improve learning outcomes. ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/news… Photo: GPE

At the Humanitarian Aid & Food Aid (COHAFA) Working Party meeting today, as part of @Ireland2026eu, delegates from EU Member States and EU institutions discussed, the future of the humanitarian system, insights on support for women-led organisations in humanitarian responses.

At UN High-Level week, Minister @nealerichmond hosted a meeting of EU Development Ministers yesterday, to discuss the future of international development cooperation and reform of the UN system. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-of-fore…

On #InternationalDayOfPeace Ireland reaffirms its commitment to peacebuilding, inclusive dialogue, women's leadership and multilateralism. Drawing on our experience on the island of Ireland, we support efforts worldwide to conflict prevention, social cohesion & lasting peace.