Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 November 2003

Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements.

 

The tragedy of Iraq is not just a tragedy of the past year or so. As other speakers said, the country has been war-torn for many years and it has been governed by a corrupt leadership. This is despite the fact that it is one of the wealthiest countries in the region. It has significant resources. It is time the resources within that community are focused entirely on the Iraqis themselves. I stress the need to continue the excellent work of the UN's oil for food programme. Were it not for the United Nations, a humanitarian food crisis would be a huge issue in Iraq. We have been largely successful in turning that around. I say to the Minister of State today that we should use the resources of the people of Iraq.

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