Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy's raising of this very serious issue. I salute her for doing so as it is important this House reflects not just the deep concern but the outrage at what is happening to young women in Iran, particularly the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Her death was quite shocking and cannot be justified in any shape or form. There has been a very natural and strong response from the Iranian people and Iranian women. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, raised our concerns on the matter directly with the Iranian foreign minister on 21 September and again on 6 October. He sought an independent investigation and again called on Iran to adhere to its international obligations, especially the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

At the Foreign Affairs Council yesterday, ministers agreed to add 11 individuals and four entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in the context of-----

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