Irish aid for Philippines rises to €3m

Ireland is doubling its financial aid to the disaster-struck Philippines.

Irish aid for Philippines rises to €3m

Development Minister Joe Costello said the Government is pledging an extra €1.6m to the international relief effort, bringing the Irish contribution to more than €3m.

He also called for better co-ordination between global donors to ensure those who need relief most get it as quickly as possible.

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