Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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449. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will seek an investigation into the disappearance of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54863/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I recently received correspondence related to this case, as have officials in my Department. Ireland is committed to protecting and promoting human rights, including a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders.

This specific case has been raised with the UN Human Rights Committee, the body that monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). In reviewing all available facts, the Human Rights Committee found that the relevant State, Algeria, had violated some of the provisions of the ICCPR and was therefore subject to certain obligations, including an obligation to carry out a prompt investigation.

Ireland fully supports the work of the UN Human Rights Committee, recognises its competence in reviewing cases related to ICCPR rights, and we encourage other State Parties to cooperate fully with the Human Rights Committee and to respect their obligations under the Convention on Civil and Political Rights.