John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is right that we fully support the right of the Iranian people, particularly women, to protest against draconian measures and treatment. I wish to raise serious concerns about the Iranian response to this crackdown and the protests, which blames the West and totally ignores Iran's own responsibilities, its crackdown on protesters and the shameful treatment of women. I reiterate my support for protesters and condemn the brutal crackdown on them. We are due to open an embassy in Iran next year and I support and welcome that as it is needed. I support our approach towards diplomacy. It is right that the Minister calls in the Russian ambassador to give him a dressing down regarding the brutal and illegal occupation of Ukraine. A similar approach must be taken with the Iranian ambassador. He needs to be summoned for the Minister to express our shock, horror and grave concerns about the treatment of people in Iran, particularly Iranian women.

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