Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
410. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he is taking through Ireland’s seat on the United Nations Security Council to bring about an end to the war in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11226/22]
View answerYemen is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, driven by seven years of conflict, economic collapse and the breakdown of public institutions and services which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance.
Ireland fully supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to bring about a political resolution to the conflict in Yemen.
As a member of the Security Council, Ireland has engaged extensively in support of the UN's efforts to end the conflict in Yemen. I have held discussions with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen as well as Major General Michael Beary, who has been appointed as Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement.
I have also engaged extensively with the countries of the region, including the Foreign Ministers of Yemen, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, stressing the need to work urgently towards a resolution of the conflict.
In addition to significant diplomatic efforts, Ireland has been a consistent and reliable donor to Yemen and has contributed over €32 million in humanitarian funding since 2015. Ireland also contributes to the crisis in Yemen as an EU member state. Since 2015, the EU has contributed over €1.1 billion, including €692 million in humanitarian aid and €393 million in development assistance.
Ireland will continue to support all efforts to end the terrible conflict in Yemen, including in the context of our position on the UN Security Council.
