Neale Richmond. As Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for international development and the Irish diaspora, he is a key figure in shaping Ireland’s global aid efforts.  

Minister Richmond oversees Ireland’s contribution to Official Development Assistance, working closely with NGOs and international partners to support vulnerable communities overseas.  

Today, he joins us alongside the CEO of Tearfund Ireland Sean Copeland to talk about why Irish Aid matters, where that work is being carried out, and the impact of recent field visits — including his trip to Uganda and Ethiopia to witness aid projects on the ground.