Global citizenship
Ireland claims a diaspora of over 70 million worldwide, creating a natural network of affinity and influence.
Ireland is an active global citizen,with a long history of promoting peace, human rights, and sustainable development, and upholding the rules-based international order, including through our membership of the EU.
Ireland’s international development programme is recognised for its effective, principled and untied aid and is an expression of the solidarity of the Irish people.
Ireland has a huge diaspora, with tens of millions who are proud of their Irish heritage, creating a natural network of affinity and influence worldwide
530 +
organisations have received assistance through our Emigrant Support Programme since 2004
€976 million
was invested by Ireland in Overseas Development Assistance in 2021
