Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Was the ongoing Chinese Government's occupation of Tibet raised by the delegation? If so, what specific points were raised on the matter? The Taoiseach has given the view that the Chinese Government is intent on improving its human rights record. Did the Taoiseach raise the ongoing persecution of activists and dissidents arising from the 15th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre? We are all advised that these continuing persecutions are brutal.

In the Taoiseach's upcoming visit to the US, I encourage him to raise with President Bush the ongoing detention and torture of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Recently, it was determined as unlawful by the US courts.

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