Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 October 2024
3. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his efforts to bring about the implementation of United Nations resolutions regarding self-determination for the Sahrawi people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40511/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland’s long-standing position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the UN-led process, including the MINURSO Mission, and the efforts of Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, to achieve a political solution to this long-standing dispute.
UN Security Council Resolution 2703, adopted on 30 October 2023, extended the mandate of the MINURSO Mission by one year, until 31 October 2024. As per this, and previous Resolutions, I have called on all parties to the dispute, and on the wider international community, to support and assist the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara as he continues his engagements with the parties to the dispute. I welcome the visits and consultations he has undertaken to the region over the past year.
I also support the call in the UNSC Resolution on all parties to cooperate fully with MINURSO in carrying out its important mandate.
My officials, at HQ and in our Mission network, continue to be in ongoing contact with all relevant and interested parties in support of efforts to achieve a solution to this long-standing dispute.
