Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The whole purpose of the peace process and political process in which we are engaged is to enable everyone, those of all traditions, to pursue their objectives peacefully and democratically, overcome past dissensions, recognise the commonality of our interests and, in due course, try to develop political structures which would be consistent with these objectives. That is part of the normal democratic debate. I welcome the decision of any institution, anywhere in the world to adopt motions that confirm that their interest in Ireland and Irish affairs is also on the basis that they promote peaceful and democratic resolution of issues. Since the Good Friday Agreement was signed, we have been engaged in work that is dedicated to this purpose and to doing so democratically.

On the Deputy's question on the undocumented, I can ask the Department of Foreign Affairs to give an update on the current position and on replies I have given concerning the work the Department is undertaking. It has a three-pronged strategy which I have outlined in previous supplementary questions. That is the focus of the strategy it is pursuing.

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