Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number, title and purpose of the UN conventions not yet signed or ratified by the Government; and when it is envisaged that these will be signed, ratified and incorporated into Irish law in each case. [21749/05]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, there are a large number of international agreements, including UN conventions, covering a very wide range of subjects and falling within the functional responsibility of a large number of Departments and offices. The Government must consider on an ongoing basis the desirability of Ireland signing or becoming party to those agreements which it has not already signed or become a party to.

Given the number and range of international agreements involved, signature, ratification or accession will not necessarily be under active consideration in respect of all such agreements at any given time. The situation is kept under review in the context of the ongoing assessment and prioritisation of Ireland's international commitments.

If the Deputy has a query concerning Ireland's position with regard to a particular international agreement which Ireland has not signed or become a party to, I will endeavour to provide him with the information he requires.