Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
In 2013 Ireland gave €628 million in overseas aid. The government states that the aim of Ireland's aid programme is to reduce poverty and hunger, particularly in sub- Saharan Africa. It supports long term development and provides humanitarian assistance in over eighty of the world's poorest countries.
41% Increase |
37% Decrease |
33% Increase |
30% Decrease |
8% Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
4% Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
2% Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism |
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1% Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9FQ5KFF10mos10MO
Decrease until homeless crisis decreases, but we shoukd increase once we have a balance
@97PZ24H2yrs2Y
Aid should be given to countries in need but be highly regulated to ensure it gets to the right people and where it’s most beneficial. Also it should be used in a way that encourages self reliance.
@978QXVS2yrs2Y
I think it would be good in theory but I'm unsure I it is financially feasible.
@93PVXNZ2yrs2Y
Increase but rather than just giving money to corrupt governments we should directly fund the building of hospitals, schools ect.
@9N4G4JM 2mos2MO
Decrease, foreign aid should be used for long-term programs which benefit the individuals and not the government.
@9MJF5362mos2MO
We should provide aid to peoples movements in other countries that are committed to the empowerment of the working class.
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