Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of the Abu-Jamal case to which the Deputy refers. Indeed, as a signatory to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, ICESCR, Ireland supports the right of all people to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, as enshrined in Article 12 of the covenant. I note that the United States has signed but not ratified the ICESCR and therefore is not a party to it.

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