Govt allocates €1m in aid to hurricane-hit US states
05/09/2005 - 11:01:14The Irish Government has announced €1m in aid for the US states devastated by Hurricane Katrina last week.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern said the money would be given to the Red Cross as well as civil and community organisations in areas affected by the storm.
Mr Ahern said Ireland would also respond positively to a request for assistance from the US via the EU.
