The Third World agency Concern has said there must be no backsliding going back on the Government's commitment to the UN target of 0.7 per cent of GDP.
Although Some western governments had a dismal record of commitment to the UN target, but this should not be used as an excuse for Ireland to weaken its contribution, according to Concern's chief executive, Mr David Begg, who asked: "How can we speak with any moral authority about economic refugees if we are not prepared to stand by our undertaking to the UN to give 0.7 per cent of our wealth to create the conditions in which people can survive in their own country?" he said. asked.
