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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2026

Thursday, 9 July 2026

Questions (222, 223)

Michael Cahill

Michael Cahill

Michael Cahill

Question:

222. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a detailed report in regard to matters (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52531/26]

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Michael Cahill

Michael Cahill

Michael Cahill

Question:

223. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to give a detailed response in relation to claims of breaches to the UN Charter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52533/26]

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Written answers

Helen McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 223 together.

At a time of increasing challenges to multilateralism and to the international legal order, Ireland remains committed to upholding the United Nations Charter and the rules and principles it enshrines.

The international legal order, with the UN at its centre, is a long-standing pillar of our foreign policy and has underpinned our security, prosperity and wellbeing as a small island nation.

Multilateralism grounded in international law, including the UN Charter and universal respect for human rights, must prevail to avoid a world of power politics and the law of the strongest.

We believe that the UN remains essential to the promotion of human dignity and well-being, and to efforts to resolve and prevent conflict around the world.

Ireland is clear in our commitment, working alongside fellow EU Member States, to continuing to cooperate with partners who share our determination to defend and uphold international law.

Through the Foreign Affairs Council, and working closely with the High Representative/Vice President, Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU will seek to strengthen the EU’s role as a principled global actor guided by respect for, and defence of, international law.

Maintaining the EU’s firm commitment to multilateralism, the United Nations and the international legal order, as well as the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, will be central to the work of the Irish Presidency.

Question No. 223 answered with Question No. 222.
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