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…
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 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 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…
On behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States, I extend to the people and the Government of Libya our deepest condolences on the death of His Excellency Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, former President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session.
President Treki is remembered for hi…
A complete version of my statement this evening has been submitted in writing.
Ireland also aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union.
It has been 15 years since our predecessors in the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000). Since then, the natur…
I would first like to take this opportunity to convey my deepest condolences to the people and Governments of all the countries touched by this terrible event, and in particular the families of the innocent victims. Ireland itself remembers the loss of an Irish-born citizen who was aboard Flight MH-…
Ireland commends you, Madam President, for your initiative in scheduling today’s debate. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, whose work we highly appreciate, and Ms. Hamsatu Allamin, speaking on behalf of civil society…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s debate on this important subject. Ireland aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and its member States. I would also, at the outset, like to thank the speakers who have provided here first- h…
I would like to thank you, Sir, for having organized today’s debate on this important subject. I would also like to align myself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and its member States.
In the concept note for this debate (S/2015/87, annex), it is rightly stated t…
At the outset, I would like to align my delegation with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and its member States. I would also like to thank the external speakers, and in particular Ilwad Elman for her powerful and insightful remarks on the situation faced by women and g…
Ireland commends you on your initiative in scheduling this debate, Mr. President, and we welcome the adoption today of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/3. We thank the Secretary- General, Ambassador Patriota of Brazil and Nobel laureate Ms. Leymah Gbowee for their insightful briefings on the topic…
Ireland joins with all other speakers and wholeheartedly condemns the tragic killing of schoolchildren and others in Pakistan today. In the words of my minister, it was an attack of savage brutality that targeted innocent children in their place of study. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences a…
Ireland commends the United Kingdom for its initiative in scheduling today’s discussion, and the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their insightful briefings on this topic.
Ireland associates itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Unio…
We warmly welcome your initiative in scheduling today’s debate, Mr. President. It provides a timely opportunity for considering the evolution of regional partnerships in support of United Nations peacekeeping. My remarks will focus on two main areas — cooperation between the United Nations and the E…
Adapting to meet radically new and different environments and challenges, United Nations peacekeeping is in the process of undergoing significant change. We warmly welcome Russia’s scheduling of today’s debate, which provides a timely opportunity to consider the new trends in United Nations peacekee…
