The new policy should focus on Ireland’s contribution to building a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

“Much greater urgency and political leadership will be required if we are to ensure the transformative change that the SDGs envisage by 2030” – Suzanne Keatinge.

The quality of Ireland’s aid is internationally renowned for its strong poverty reduction focus, and Ireland’s ODA budget is responsible for life-changing and life-saving interventions in some of the world’s most difficult environments.

Tributes to winner Colette Nkunda of Misean Cara for her contribution to development and sustainability.

“‘Development’ is not just about overseas aid. It is not about ‘what we give’ but about ‘how we live’."

Presenting its 2015 pre-Budget Submission, Dóchas renews call to the Government to meet target of 0.7% ODA.

Ireland “abandoning world’s poorest by abandoning this commitment” - Trócaire director.

New video shows the majority of people want the Government to deliver on its aid promises.

Some progress reported on MDGs but UN Secretary General warns against complacency.

Seventy-seven percent support investment "even in an economic down-turn."