The Government notes the end-of-mission statement issued by Astrid Puentes Riaño, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, following the conclusion of her mission to Ireland.
The Special Rapporteur over the two weeks arranged her own schedule of visits directly including the request to visit the company in question. The details of these arrangements is therefore a matter between United Nations Special Rapporteur and the company. My Department did provide support by arranging bilaterals with various policy holders across Government.
Her appreciation of the open, cooperative and constructive approach taken by the offices of Government, the judiciary, public agencies, local authorities, industry and civil society throughout the mission must be acknowledged. This reflects well on Ireland’s strong commitment to transparency, dialogue and continuous improvement in the protection of environmental human rights. The visit provided an important opportunity for open, honest and at times challenging discussions across a wide range of issues. The Government looks forward to receiving the Special Rapporteur’s final report.
