Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 November 2003
Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements.
I thank Senators for their contributions. From my point of view as Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, the debates in this House have been most helpful because we have had to grapple with a difficult situation. Many people have been uncomfortable, including myself, with the way this conflict has developed. We have always been realistic about the situation. We want to bring the UN back centre stage but that process has not yet been completed. Ireland should be proud of its role in all humanitarian crises throughout the world and we will continue to work together across party lines. This House has helped me across the political divide to ensure that our policies are well focused. Continued debates such as this will help us to keep that focus.
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