Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to monitor the situation in Egypt with a view to ensuring the observance of the principles of basic human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1778/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe protection of human rights in Egypt remains a matter of continuing concern to Ireland. I have previously raised these concerns in discussions with my EU colleagues, most notably at the extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on 21 August 2013. I have also discussed our concerns directly with the interim Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nabil Fahmy.
Ireland has also expressed concerns about the protection of human rights and democracy in Egypt at the UN Human Rights Council in September 2013 and works constructively alongside other members of the Council in addressing this important issue.
