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.
@9FQ5KFF7mos7MO
Decrease until homeless crisis decreases, but we shoukd increase once we have a balance
@97PZ24H1yr1Y
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.
@978QXVS1yr1Y
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.
@8S8KVGK3yrs3Y
Yes we do need to increase foreign aid spending but we need to drastically reduce our national budget deficit & we need to Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism
@8RS9W8S3yrs3Y
Decrease because you should look after your own national problems first
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