Ministers @McConalogue and @brophytalks have today signed an agreement with @WFPChief
to provide €75m over three years to the @WFP representing our highest ever contribution and confirms Ireland's commitment to fighting world hunger🇮🇪🌍
Minister @McConalogue said: "I want to use the signing of this agreement to highlight the importance of continued support to @WFP and to encourage governments around the world to take steps towards giving them the reliable funding they require.”🇮🇪
@WFPChief said: “Ireland has understood the impact of the #climate crisis on food security and is a champion of nutrition. @WFP thanks Ireland for the commitment made through various advocacy efforts and looks forward to continuing this partnership.” #FightFamine#FightFoodCrises
📽️Through the World Food Programme, #Ireland helped fund assistance in Lebanon for #Syrian refugees following the Beirut explosion
We have received reports from members of the public who have received unsolicited seeds in the post from an unknown sender outside of the EU.
If you have received seeds by post that you didn't order please email: plantimports@agriculture.gov.ie
Don't plant or compost the seeds as they may pose a risk to the environment. 🐛🌿🦟🌎
Always source any #plants and #seeds responsibly from known suppliers.
Anyone importing seeds, plants or plant products from outside of the EU needs to be registered with us and consignments require a phytosanitary certificate to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and invasive species into Ireland and the EU.