Mary Lou McDonald
Question:29. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements regarding the candidature of Ireland for the UN Security Council. [39603/19]
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Questions (29, 30)
Mary Lou McDonald
Question:30. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent United Nations climate action summit. [39604/19]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 30 together.
I travelled to the US on 22 September for a five-day programme in New York and Los Angeles. My programme in New York centred around the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly, where I joined Heads of State and Government from around the world for a series of events.
On Monday 23 September, I participated in the UN Climate Action Summit with Minister Bruton. I made a national statement outlining Ireland’s approach to climate action, including the Government’s commitments under the Climate Action Plan, our intention to ring-fence carbon tax revenue for climate action and just transition measures, as well as the climate aspects of our overseas development aid.
While at the UN, I also met a number of leaders to discuss Ireland’s candidature for a seat on the UN Security Council, including Heads of State and Government of Serbia, North Macedonia, Egypt, Lichtenstein, Senegal, Somalia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Vice President of Indonesia.
Questions Nos. 31 to 34, inclusive, resubmitted.