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9 News: Jonathan Clynch reports on the latest developments in the aid effort in the wake of the tsunami disaster in southern Asia
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6.1 News: Dermot Ahern, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discusses his decision to increase the Government's contribution to the relief efforts following his three day visit to the devastated regions
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, has announced that the Government will double its funding for the tsunami disaster from €10 million to €20 million.
Speaking from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, Mr Ahern said he would be speaking to a number of NGOs in the next few days about how the money should be allocated.
Meanwhile, a decision has also been made to send four army officers to Sri Lanka on an assessment basis. It is understood these will include logistics officers.
It is also thought that they will provide analysis on whether or not an Irish Army detachment could be usefully employed in relief efforts that are ongoing in the country.
