Thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important open debate. Ireland aligns itself fully with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union (EU).
Ireland was proud to be a sponsor of resolution 2331 (2016) on trafficking in persons in conflict, adopted last Dec…
I would like to thank today’s briefers and, in particular, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, for providing valuable testimony for today’s debate.
Ireland also aligns itself with the comments delivered on behalf of the European U…
Ireland takes women and peace and security seriously. Almost 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement and our own peace process in Ireland, we firmly believe in the importance of the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution and peacekeeping and -building. I think it is fair to say that we…
I am here today because my country, Ireland, stands full-square with all who want to bring an end to the scourge of the trafficking of people. We applaud the convening of this meeting to shine a light on the tens of millions of victims worldwide. We also join in solidarity and, importantly, with res…
Allow me to begin by offering Ireland’s sympathy to all those in Mexico affected by the devastating earthquake earlier this week and to commend those who have been engaged in the heroic rescue operations of the last few days. I also want to extend condolences to the representatives of people in the …
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate.
Ireland aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
The challenges to our peace and security have never been greater or more complex. Our responses need to match those challenges. The people we serve expect u…
I thank you, Sir, for convening today’s debate. Ireland aligns itself with the statements delivered by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the Human Security Network.
In my national capacity, I wish to situate my brief remarks in the broader context…
I thank the President for convening today’s meeting. I also thank Ambassador Kamau of Kenya for his work as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) throughout the reporting period. On behalf of Ireland, I offer Ambassador Cho Tae-yul our full support and every good wish as he takes up that impor…
I thank you for convening today’s important debate, Mr. President. Ireland was proud to be a sponsor of resolution 2331 (2016), on trafficking in persons in conflict, when it was adopted in December, and today’s debate is a crucial opportunity to continue that momentum. This is an issue that affects…
I thank Sweden for convening today’s debate. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for making clear his strong commitment to conflict prevention and sustaining peace.
We need to see the adoption in April last year of the two resolutions on sustaining peace (resolution 2282 (2016) and General Asse…
Human trafficking is not always the first thing that comes to mind when we think about violent conflicts. Often our news stories and our attention spans are consumed with images of bombings, tanks and refugee camps. But the link between trafficking and conflict is a major issue in need of our attent…
I thank you, Sir, for convening this debate. It provides us with an opportunity to take stock of our progress and the challenges that face us in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. There is indeed much to review: eight resolutions, 63 national action plans and initiatives …
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to address the General Assembly this afternoon on behalf of my country, Ireland. My address will be framed under the overall theme of migration, an issue which in itself is a huge challenge for the global community today, but also an issue that intersects wi…
I have a small point of order. But first, on behalf of the co-facilitators, may I also take this opportunity to thank Member States for their constructive engagement and excellent cooperation over the past several months as we negotiated the modalities and the draft declaration for the 19 September …
I hank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate.
Ireland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. In our national statement, we will respond to the helpful concept note (S/2016/586, annex) by outlining four high-priority issues that we believe need t…
I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate.
Ireland aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union. We would like to provide the following remarks in a national capacity.
Ireland began participating in United Nations peace operations in 19…
I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak at this very timely debate and I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening it.
I also align myself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union earlier and I offer the following remarks in a national capacity.
Eight years a…
I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s debate, which addresses important issues that deserve our attention and consideration.
I would like to align myself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union.
In my statement, I would like to focus on two issues that are…
Mr. President, I commend you for having convened today’s discussion.
Ireland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
I would like to focus on several aspects of this debate that are of particular interest to my country.
First, with respect to the crucial …
I would like to thank the United Kingdom for organizing today’s timely debate on this important subject.
I would like also to express my country’s deepest condolences to the Government and the people of France following last Friday’s atrocities in Paris. Our sympathies go also to the Government and…
