Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I share the Deputy's concern about the harm to civilians caused by the use of explosive weapons with wide-area impacts in populated areas in recent times, particularly in Yemen. Ireland is engaged with other states and civil society on approaches to establish strict compliance with international obligations on this issue. Ireland will continue to play a leading role in this regard, and I have raised the issue of Yemen and the humanitarian suffering in Yemen directly with the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am anxious to ensure that Ireland's internationally-recognised position as a leader in this regard continues. The state parties have agreed by consensus to implement their outstanding obligations in respect of the Convention on Cluster Munitions with the aim to implement all of them by the year 2030. I assure the Deputy of my active participation on behalf of Ireland in this regard.

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