Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

I thank Deputy McGrath for his questions. As stated by the Deputy, there have been multiple EU resolutions on this issue, including a special committee resolution as recently as last month. However, there has been little progress made. Ireland has supported the United Nations and the international community on this matter. We have supported the European Union, the position of which is that both countries should engage in negotiations. It is impossible for us to compel both countries to do so. I agree with the Deputy that the situation has not improved in recent times despite that these resolutions have been repeated on numerous occasions by the European Union. Ireland strongly supports the resolutions put forward by the European Union. We will continue to support the United Nations position on this issue.

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