Ireland to provide €300k worth of aid to Turkish earthquake victims

Ireland will provide emergency aid valued at €300,000 for thousands of earthquake victims in Turkey, it was announced tonight.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2011 - 20:52

Ireland will provide emergency aid valued at €300,000 for thousands of earthquake victims in Turkey, it was announced tonight.

Development Minister Jan O’Sullivan said the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, through Irish Aid, would provide 600 large tents and 3,000 blankets from its humanitarian stockpile in Dubai.

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Courts Turkey earthquake Place: Turkey Place: Dubai Place: Van Place: Bitlis Person: Development Minister Person: Jan O’Sullivan Person: Minister Person: O’Sullivan Organisation: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Organisation: Irish Aid

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