Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am in no doubt as to the horrors of war in Yemen and the humanitarian consequences of ongoing conflict there. When I visited Tehran last year, primarily focused on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA, discussions, I also had a discussion on Yemen and the influence that Iran has on the Houthis in that conflict and certainly made clear our desire for Iran to use its influence on Houthis in the context of that conflict.

I also visited Saudi Arabia and had a long discussion regarding its involvement in the conflict in Yemen as well as, of course, speaking to the previous UN special envoy, Mr. Martin Griffiths. I have met the current EU special envoy as well.

Ireland will remain engaged on this, speaking to all sides. We are also conscious of the recent terrorist attack that happened in UAE as well, linked to conflict in Yemen. This is a regional issue that needs international intervention. Ireland will continue to try to make a constructive contribution towards bringing about a ceasefire.

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