Category: Ireland

Irish President opening speech of the “European Year of Development” will inspire us on 17 October 2015!

  “The choices that will be made at the end of the year in relation to both agendas will have a real impact on this and future generations. Our decision-makers are presented with a unique opportunity to address the most urgent and fundamental needs of millions of people around the world, people who have the right, and seek the means,… Read more →

In 2015, we can leave this world better than we found it!

The Irish Committee for the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty supports action/2015! action/2015 is calling on the public to join them in their calls to ensure world leaders commit to a better world.  Throughout 2015, the campaign will provide ways for everyone everywhere to get involved in influencing the outcomes of these global debates that could achieve: An… Read more →

Ireland marked #EndPoverty Day 2014

Support message from the President Michael D. Higgins Belinda Nugent from SAOL project, first Irish representative to the International 17 October Committee Athlone – Carrick-on-Shannon – Drogheda – Dublin – Granard, co. Longford – Galway Letterkenny – Limerick – Portlaoise –  Tubbercurry, co. Sligo – Tullamore, co. Offaly Full programme of events to download here! Video of UN SG Ban… Read more →