Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
86. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline Ireland's priorities for the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37382/13]
View answerIreland’s priorities at the 68th Session of the General Assembly will include continued efforts to advance the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals; support for efforts to promote of peace and security in particular in relation to areas of current conflict or tension; promotion of Human Rights, democracy and the rule of Law; and the strengthening of the effectiveness of the United Nations. Ireland will work closely with our EU partners to further these objectives throughout the session. I will attend the Ministerial Week of the UN General Assembly and will address the General Assembly on Saturday the 28th of September. I will participate in a Special Event on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Ireland, along with South Africa, is one of the co-facilitators of this event aimed at implementing the MDGs, identifying existing gaps to be addressed, and beginning work on transition from Millennium Development Goals towards a post 2015 development framework. I will also attend events on mediation, peace building and disarmament. I shall use the opportunity offered by the General Assembly to meet with the Foreign Ministers of a number of important partner countries.
