Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will clarify Ireland's position regarding recent revelations in relation to Colombian politicians being closely associated with right-wing death squads; and if he will raise this with the Colombian Government and at the United Nations. [16803/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Together with our European Union partners, Ireland is closely monitoring developments in regard to Colombian Supreme Court investigations in connection with the alleged association of members of Congress and Government officials with paramilitary groups in Colombia. We respect the fact that the due process of law is being applied. Any association between elected representatives and officials and paramilitary groups is a matter of serious concern in itself, and also has the capacity further to destabilise the Colombian peace process, the success of which is essential for that country's future development. In conjunction with our European Union partners, we will continue to examine how we may, as appropriate, contribute to the peace process in Colombia.