Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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459. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the most recent report by Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55182/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I value the role played by the Special Rapporteur and note the publication of the detailed and comprehensive report issued on 21 September.

I have been consistently forthright in expressing concern regarding the unequal treatment of Palestinians in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. Ireland will continue to raise our concerns regarding discriminatory practices towards the Palestinian people on a regular basis directly with the Israeli authorities, including during visits to the region, as well as at EU and UN level.

The overall human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory remains a key priority for me as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Ireland will continue to take every opportunity to stress the need for respect for human rights and full accountability, in particular in our role as a member of the UN Security Council. I am committed to working with partners to promote coherent and effective action towards a lasting and peaceful two-State solution.