Irish Government to give €2m in emergency aid following Morocco earthquake

The 6.8-magnitude quake that struck late on Friday southwest of the city of Marrakesh killed more than 2,100 and injured over 2,400

The death toll in Morocco has climbed to 2,122 with 2,421 people injured, state TV reported. Morocco said it may accept relief offers from other countries and will work to coordinate them if needed, according to state TV. Picture: Reuters

The Government is to contribute €2m of emergency aid following a 6.8-magntitude earthquake in Morocco where more than 2,100 people have died as the search for the missing continues. 

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin announced the funding on Monday which will support "immediate and urgent humanitarian needs on the ground".