Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2022
71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to Saudi Arabia's Court of Appeal decision to uphold a death sentence (details supplied); if he will request the immediate release of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32829/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the case raised. Ireland is opposed to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and has made this clear in both bilateral contacts with the Saudi authorities, as well as appropriate international fora.
I raised our opposition to the use of the death penalty directly with the Saudi Foreign Minister when I visited Riyadh in June 2021. Officials from my Department have also regularly raised our opposition to the use of the death penalty with the Saudi authorities.
Ireland has also made our concerns clear publicly, notably in the UN Human Rights Council, where we co-sponsored a Joint Statement condemning the use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia.
Ireland will continue to make clear our opposition to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances.
