Eamon Gilmore
Ceist:54 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs in view of particular assurances previously given by him, the position with regard to the ratification of Protocol 7 and 12 to the European Convention on Human Rights; the specific steps already taken and remaining to be taken in connection with ratification; the precise reasons such remaining steps have yet to be taken; when it is proposed to deposit the instrument of ratification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10256/02]