Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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312. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the border fence the Republic of Hungary has erected; if he or his Department have discussed the matter with the Hungarian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37063/15]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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We have all been shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic human cost of the migration crisis – which continues to develop dramatically. Such is the scale, complexity and evolving nature of the crisis, that identifying and implementing workable solutions is a challenge for us all.

While some other EU partners and neighbouring States have had to face disproportionate pressures, all actions by the authorities in any Member State should respect and reflect the high human rights standards we in Europe expect and require of each other. I have already expressed that view to my EU colleagues and will continue to do so.