Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The term "silent genocide" has been used in regard to the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Considerable EU aid is going into the region. The provision of approximately €700 million in aid is planned from 2014 to 2020 and the provision of aid is also planned for neighbouring countries where Rohingya people have fled. As well as the provision of aid to the region, it is important that political dialogue occurs. I note what the Minister said about the human rights dialogue there. However, resolutions being passed are not always effective. I note a recent one where 188 members of the UN voted against the UN blockade of Cuba, yet that blockade continues. There is need for much more engagement. I know that Irish Aid is working in Myanmar but is any particular work being done with the Rohingya people by Irish Aid?

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