Cut in aid budget 'deplorable', says Oxfam Ireland

Overseas aid agency Oxfam Ireland has said it deplores today’s cut in Ireland's aid budget.

Cut in aid budget 'deplorable', says Oxfam Ireland
Tue, 07 Apr, 2009 - 18:09

Overseas aid agency Oxfam Ireland has said it deplores today’s cut in Ireland's aid budget.

"Oxfam Ireland deplores today’s €100m cut in Ireland's aid budget and calls for an immediate reversal of this decision," said Oxfam Ireland chief executive Jim Clarken.

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