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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2018

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Ceisteanna (106)

Jim O'Callaghan

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106. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the UN Conference on Global Compact for Migration in Marrakesh. [54025/18]

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Over 160 countries were present at the UN Intergovernmental Conference in Marrakech on 10 December to adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. My colleague, Minister for Justice and Equality Charles Flanagan T.D., represented Ireland at the Conference. My Department worked closely with the Department of Justice and Equality and was also in attendance in Marrakech. While a number of UN Member States were not present, it is clear that the Compact has the overwhelming support of the international community across all regions of the world.

The Global Compact for Migration is the first-ever UN global agreement on a common approach to international migration in all its dimensions. Though non-legally binding, it provides a strong framework for global cooperation on migration in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Compact is grounded in values of state sovereignty, responsibility sharing, non-discrimination, and human rights, and recognises that a cooperative approach is needed to optimise the overall benefits of migration, while addressing its risks and challenges for individuals and communities in countries of origin, transit and destination.

On 19 December, the General Assembly of the United Nations is due to adopt the Resolution that will formally endorse the Compact.

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