Seán Crowe
Ceist:124 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the description by Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble, of human rights organisations as a great curse (details supplied). [5371/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 19 February 2004
Ceisteanna (127)
Freagraí scríofa
It was not possible to obtain a full transcript of Mr. Trimble's remarks at the International Congress on the Victims of Terrorism held in Madrid on 27 to 28 January. It would, therefore, be inappropriate for me to comment on the basis of media reports of remarks that were attributed to Mr. Trimble.
However, I stress that the Government remains fully committed to the implementation of the human rights agenda, which is at the heart of the Good Friday Agreement, and to the creation of a culture of equality and human rights on the island of Ireland. In this regard, we support and commend all organisations who continually strive to ensure that the rights of all are vindicated and protected.
We attach a high priority to issues relating to human rights which we continue to discuss with the British Government, including through the framework of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. The Governments and political parties will also have an opportunity to address this important area as part of the current review of the Good Friday Agreement.