Irish people still believe overseas aid is important
A new poll has shown that the majority of people believe Ireland should be proud of its reputation as an international donor.
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A new poll says that even in a downturn, three in four people want Ireland to deliver on its aid promises.
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A new Ipsos MRBI poll also found that Irish people are mostly in favour of overseas aid, even in an economic downturn.
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In 2016, Ireland’s spending on overseas aid was a mere 0.33% of GNI – or 33 cent in every €100, writes Suzanne Keatinge.
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