Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 April 2003
Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements.
Great work was done on the peace process in Northern Ireland and in South Africa in setting up the truth and reconciliation commission. We received – I hope we are still getting it – help towards the peace process in Northern Ireland. Representatives from the Seanad travelled to South Africa to monitor elections and look at the political process there. This sort of assistance should be available to the people of Iraq and the people of the Middle East. We should not dismiss the proposal made by Senator O'Toole yesterday to send politicians to provide assistance in Iraq. There are reporters from Ireland in Iraq and in neighbouring countries who are doing an excellent job. There are also doctors and nurses from Ireland, many of whom I have met, working there. The politicians should also provide assistance by visiting the area.
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