Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 March 2021
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which a peace process is proposed in the Middle East with particular reference to the need to ensure the existence of a body to which complaints can be reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12455/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question no. 397.
Efforts continue on the Middle East Peace Process.
On 15 February the Envoys of the Middle East Quartet met virtually to discuss developments and the situation on the ground. The Envoys agreed to meet on a regular basis to continue their engagement.
At the briefing by the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East on 26 February, Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations underlined our support for a Two State Solution, our concerns regarding the increase in demolitions and settlement activity, and highlighted the importance of Covid-19 vaccination provision in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Ireland will continue to work with international partners on this issue, including at EU level, and at the UN Security Council.
