Results 1-9 of 9 for blasphemy speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (1 Dec 2022)

Simon Coveney: Our Embassy in Ankara, which is accredited to Pakistan, is aware of the individual in question, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on blasphemy-related charges in February 2022. Ireland has consistently condemned all forms of persecution on the basis of religion or belief, irrespective of where they occur or who the victims are. The right to freedom of thought, conscience and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (9 Sep 2021)

Simon Coveney: Our Embassy in Ankara, which is accredited to Pakistan, is aware of the situation in question which arose out of alleged blasphemy charges against a minor.  Media reports, based on comments by the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Interfaith Harmony, indicate that the case against the minor has been closed and that action is being taken against the police officers who...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (5 Mar 2020)

Simon Coveney: ...and protection of freedom of religion or belief.  The EU confirmed that it will condemn persecution, discrimination and violence against persons belonging to religious minorities and communities and the abuse of blasphemy laws, while defending the right for individuals to manifest their religion or belief, to change or leave a religion or belief. At the United Nations, Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (27 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...Government as well as through the framework and mechanisms of the European Union and the United Nations. I am aware of the particular case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman convicted in 2010 of blasphemy and sentenced to death. Following an appeal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently overturned her conviction. Since the Supreme Court decision, I have continued to follow developments in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: .... Ireland has raised specific cases of persecution on religious grounds with the relevant authorities in India and Pakistan. For example, the case of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman whose conviction for blasphemy in Pakistan was recently overturned, has received much international attention in recent weeks. My Department has raised Ms Bibi’s case on a number of occasions both in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...within and alongside the EU and UN to address the persecution of religious minorities wherever it occurs. I am, of course, aware of the case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman convicted in 2010 of Blasphemy and sentenced to death. Following an appeal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently overturned her conviction. Minister Flanagan raised concerns on the blasphemy laws with his...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...works within and alongside the EU and UN to address the persecution of religious minorities wherever it occurs. I am aware of the case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman convicted in 2010 of Blasphemy and sentenced to death. Following an appeal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently overturned her conviction. Since the Supreme Court decision, I have received a number of Parliamentary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...Ireland works within and alongside the EU and UN to address the persecution of religious minorities wherever it occurs. I am aware of the case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman convicted in 2010 of Blasphemy and sentenced to death. Following an appeal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently overturned her conviction. I commend the judges of the Supreme Court for doing so and for upholding...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Reform (5 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...referendums on: - Article 41.2.1 of the constitution regarding a “woman’s life within the home”; - The question of amending Article 40.6.1(i) of the Constitution to remove the offence of blasphemy; - Ireland’s participation in the Universal Patent Court; and - Giving the Office of the Ceann Comhairle constitutional standing. There are no immediate plans to hold...