Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

On the accession treaty with Romania, will the Minister of State and the Government raise the disgraceful treatment of the gypsy population in Romania? It has suffered blatant discrimination and human rights abuses over the past 20 to 30 years. Even in this country, the Romanian population seems to be targeted by sections of society. Will the Minister of State raise these concerns at EU level and ensure ethnic minorities and human rights in EU countries are respected?

Is the Minister of State aware that not so long ago with the rise of Nazism and during the Second World War, thousands of people with disabilities and gypsies were exterminated in addition to the Jews? We must be ever vigilant and on our guard. Will the Minister of State raise these issues when dealing with these types of treaties?

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