Concern Worldwide statement in response to Budget 2025

Press release1 October 2024

DRC Concern team visit Bulengo displacement site in Goma, North Kivu. Photo: Samuel Isenge/Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide works in 25 of the world's poorest countries to alleviate poverty and hunger. Photo: Samuel Isenge/Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide’s Chief Executive David Regan said: “The increase in ODA does not reflect the reality of humanitarian need in the world in 2024.

“Ireland’s tax take and planned budget expenditure are now at record levels and Ireland has both the means and the responsibility to meet its stated ambition to leave no one behind.

“While the ODA budget has increased by 4.5%, the planned expenditure has risen by 8%.

“Ireland should be seeking to do proportionately more and not proportionately less to assist those in need around the world.

“While Ireland’s overseas development budget is welcomed, we are falling short of meeting our global responsibilities as an increasingly wealthy country.”

ENDS

For more information or interview requests, please contact Kevin Jenkinson at kevin.jenkinson@concern.net or on 086 358 2886.

Concern Worldwide statement in response to Budget 2025

Share your concern