Development agencies 'disappointed' at aid cut

The umbrella group of Ireland’s development NGOs Dóchas has expressed disappointment at the Government’s decision to cut the overseas aid budget again.

Dóchas director Hans Zomer said: "Once again, the poorest people on earth have been hit hard. Today’s announcement of €25m worth of cuts to the aid budget comes on top of a massive 24% cut in 2009 – cuts that have meant severe hardship for countless poor people."