Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Walsh spoke about the appalling persecution of Christians in the Middle East and North Africa. He is right to highlight this issue because it is damning to see such persecution going on but not receiving the publicity it should. It is not only happening in the Middle East and North Africa but in other countries too. I am delighted to hear the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade will hear from all the agencies involved. I do not like duplication and having the debate here as well, but I will consider it. I hope Senators will take the time to watch that committee meeting to see what is actually going on because people need to be informed on the issue.