Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)

I note there is no commitment to it in the programme for Government. I accept the assurance of the Tánaiste and I take it as read. As in the case of his assurance in respect of the Palestine matter, will the Tánaiste lead up this issue and fast-track consultation with his fellow Ministers in Cabinet to try to get to the required point as soon as possible? As I have stated repeatedly today, this matter is important. We have an immense track record internationally. We should lead the charge in all of these matters and take the moral high ground in Ireland such that we can take on those throughout the world who are not giving these rights to their citizens.

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