Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015
488. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the execution of a Jordanian airforce pilot by the group called ISIS and the execution of prisoners in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in reprisal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5793/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI condemn the murder of Jordanian pilot Lt. Moaz Al-Kasasbeh by the terrorist group ISIS. This murder, and the particularly cruel and immoral manner of it, is appalling. In a statement, I expressed my deep sympathies to his family and to the Jordanian nation on their loss.
Ireland, like our EU partners, has a strong and unequivocal opposition to the death penalty in all times and in all circumstances and accordingly seeks its universal abolition. We believe that its abolition contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights.
