GOAL Statement

Media Statement, 9th July 2008

GOAL has appealed directly to Micheál Martin not to interfere with the budgets of implementing Irish Aid agencies or Irish Missionaries.

“These are among the very best groups which work directly with the poorest of the poor, delivering lifesaving aid,” said John O’Shea, GOAL CEO.

“It may come as a surprise to the Irish public, but there are precious few organisations or agencies which are at the coalface of Third World delivery. Much of the cash is spent on peripheral activities which in my opinion don’t impact on the poor”

“It would be catastrophic for the Minister to take money from the budgets of these groups whose daily task is to save lives especially since we are channelling millions through corrupt and brutal African regimes”

For more information contact John O’Shea on 086 8527427