Human Rights

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2015

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Ceisteanna (27)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

27. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent executions carried out by the Jordanian Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8304/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ireland, like our EU partners, has a strong and unequivocal opposition to the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances and accordingly seeks its universal abolition. We believe that its abolition would contribute to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights.