Archbishop Martin asks that proceeds be directed towards relief efforts for two disasters.

Ireland has “strong bonds" with Filipino people through missionaries and Filipinos working here - Tánaiste.

Pontiff deeply saddened by destruction and loss of life caused by super typhoon.

Programme recalls murder of Fr Rufus Halley in Philippines in 2001.

International Eucharistic Congress cost a total of €9.5m and made a surplus of €38,057.