Syrian Conflict

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Questions (40)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

40. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will call in the ambassadors of all the countries involved in bombing in Syria or any form of military intervention or support of any of the armed factions in the conflict, including Russia, the United States of America, France, the UK and Saudi Arabia, to make known the opposition here to further killing and displacement of innocent civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31816/16]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I have voiced clearly, including in this House, Ireland's concerns over the situation in Syria, and in particular in Aleppo, the including the possible commission of war crimes. Our concerns about Russia's support for the actions of the Assad regime have been communicated directly to the Russian authorities. I have indicated on numerous occasions my belief that there must be accountability for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ireland does not oppose the legally sanctioned participation of countries in operations mandated under UN Security Resolution 2249. These operations are aimed at the liberation of Syrian and Iraqi populations under the control of Daesh, a terrorist group which a UN body has charged with the crime of genocide against the Yazidi population.

Question No. 41 answered with Question No. 37.