Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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I move amendment No. 1:

To delete all words after “Foreign Affairs and Trade” and insert -

-noting the tragic and untimely death in undisclosed and mysterious circumstances on 16th November 2009 of Mr Sergei Magnitsky, then aged 37;
-the passage of resultant legislation in other jurisdictions; and
-the discussions in the European Parliament, the OSCE and the Council of Europe arising therefrom;
-calls on the Government to –-liaise with the Russian authorities with a view to seeking reassurance in relation to compliance with international human rights legislation;
-ensure that any issues arising are fully investigated and a report provided for perusal by the international community; and
-calls on the Government to use its Presidency of the Council of the European Union to highlight its concern and that of the international community at the issues surrounding Mr. Magnitsky's death and the reiteration of its resolve to ensure a full and final report into the circumstances of the case.’.”.

I will speak to the motion and amendment after Deputy Byrne.