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MINISTER FOR TRADE and Development Joe Costello has announced the State will provide another €1 million in humanitarian aid for refugees fleeing from the crisis in Syria.
The funding will support United Nations agencies as they provide food, water, sanitation, protection and shelter to those escaping the escalating conflict.
The announcement comes as the UN confirms that the number of refugees from the conflict has passed the 2 million mark – with children making up half of that number.
“The recent announcement that one million Syrian children are now refugees is yet another stark reminder of the immense human suffering caused by this horrific civil war,” Costello said.
“To put this statistic into context, in Ireland this figure equates to almost every child under the age of eighteen being forced to flee their homes.
“These children have suffered terrible trauma and lost their homes. In addition, this generation of Syrian children is losing out on a normal education due to displacement.
This latest contribution brings Ireland’s total support for those affected by in Syria and neighbouring countries by the crisis to almost €11 million.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore will discuss the situation at a meeting of EU foreign ministers beginning on Friday in Lithuania. US Secretary of State John Kerry will also attend.
A statement from the Department says “Ireland fully supports efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis”.
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I wish the Journal and other media outlets would stop this over reporting of the weather. Everyday its the same crap, warm for a few days. Cold and wet for a few days. Thats Irish weather in a nutshell..
@Cosmo Kramer: To some of us busy people – the weather is critical to doing our jobs. Daily updates are critical.
@Cosmo Kramer: And maybe, the media should stop reporting the news too as it’s always the same – car accidents, strikes, drugs, crime?
@Fank Pulman: Frank the weather is either cold and wet, warm and dry, cold and sunny or wet and warm. Thats it with the exception of the odd windy day. Look out the window every now and again and your set..
@Cosmo Kramer: An extraordinarily naive post! Cursory window observations will not tell you when the weather will change – or what it’s like (or going to be like) in different locations.
@Fank Pulman: your not that busy dude
@Donnchadh Cassin: But, unlike you, I can spell…
@Cosmo Kramer: red thumb
I agree. The weather in this country is not news, and should not feature on ‘news’ apps. There are several good weather apps out there for those who are interested.
@Anthony Byrne: No – it’s not news. Just very important information, for many…
@Fank Pulman: maybe we should cancel all traffic reports as well – because we know the roads are always crowded!?
Yep. And the sky is blue. This is also information. Important information to some.
@Fank Pulman: Oh sorry didnt realise this was an english test…ya spanner. also a great sign that somebody has lost any argument when you resort to being a grammar cop.
You couldn’t even go one day. Do you have hard on’s for giving us bad news journal?
See the gimps going crazy at even a hint of sunshine. It’s still very cold outside.
@Censored: lovely n warm in my yard
@Censored: 17 degrees is hot for March in Ireland lad
Fab here. Don’t be so moany.
Those Sheriff Street lads jumping into the Liffey near the convention centre.
Do you all realise that you paid for their swimsuits?
Come on journal let us enjoy the few days we have. We know its not going to last forever its March ffs.
If we didn’t talk about the weather, we would have f*u*c*k all to talk about!
My umbrella is up and down more times than a wh*res knickers!
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