Annan to address conference on hunger in Dublin

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan is due to address a conference on global hunger in Dublin today.

The event, being held by Concern, is focusing on the world's ongoing hunger crisis, which affects up to one billion people in developing countries.

The issue of rising food prices and the need for political action will be among the topics covered.

Former Irish President and UN High Commissioner Mary Robinson will also speak at the event.