Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on discussions he and his officials have had with representatives of the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong special administrative region regarding the protests in Hong Kong that are demanding democracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37735/14]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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My Department is monitoring the situation in Hong Kong closely. Our Consulate General in Hong Kong has been in contact with local officials.

Ireland supports Hong Kong’s Basic Law protections of internationally recognised fundamental freedoms, including freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. We encourage all parties to refrain from any actions that may escalate tensions, and to express views on the SAR’s political future in a peaceful manner. We further encourage all parties to work for a constructive solution within the framework of the Basic Law.

We will continue to follow events in Hong Kong closely.