Michael Ring
Question:45 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has pursued the issue of child soldiers, as raised by Trócaire. [26507/02]
Vol. 559 No. 5
45 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has pursued the issue of child soldiers, as raised by Trócaire. [26507/02]
The Government attaches great importance to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which is central to the protection and promotion of children's rights on a global level. The issue of child soldiers is of particular concern and Ireland has strongly supported international efforts to stop the use of child soldiers.