Ireland should lead a new world brigade

OXFAM’S campaigns and advocacy executive Colin Roche is right to note that Ireland could show real leadership in fighting poverty and assisting those most in need (‘Government’s disaster donation proves Ireland can lead by example,’ Irish Examiner letters, October 24).

But money alone is not the answer. Contributing to the UN’s central emergency response fund to finance future crises falls far short of what is required.

Firstly, what we really need is a world brigade that could rush into any beleaguered area even at a moment’s notice.