International Relations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Ceisteanna (231)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

231. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Ireland’s plans to formally recognise the autonomous region of Kurdistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8873/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ireland continues to support the territorial integrity of Iraq and does not propose to intervene in internal constitutional matters of Iraq, which are for decision by the Iraqi people and their democratically elected leaders.