Written answers

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Human Rights Issues

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, Socialist Party)
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781. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the death sentences that have recently been passed on the former President of Egypt and other prisoners in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20473/15]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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I am deeply concerned about the use of mass trials and passage of mass capital sentences in Egypt. Ireland is a long-standing opponent the use of the death penalty in all cases and in all circumstances. The death penalty is cruel and inhumane and represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity.

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