Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)

I agree with the Deputy Mac Lochlainn that Ireland has consistently supported the right to self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. A meeting is scheduled for next week with Mr. Christopher Ross in New York. Ireland will continue, through the dialogue the Deputy described, to support the ongoing process. There is a blockage at present with regard to a referendum on self-determination and strong efforts are being made internationally to address that problem. We hope the talks next week will be successful. I agree with the Deputy that Ireland has a very strong record on finding solutions to its very difficult problems. I am sure we can help in the international field in this regard.

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