UN action on global human rights
O’Keeffe asked about action on human rights abuses beyond Chile. O’Kennedy said the Government consistently supported UN efforts, including appointing a special commissioner; the remaining questions were deferred to the next sitting.
The Minister has outlined the situation in relation to Chile but not whether there is anything happening at UN level in relation to the denial of human rights in many other countries. Are the Government taking any action on the broad question of the denial of human rights all over the world?
Comment on this
It is a separate question but I can assure the Deputy that we are acting on a consistent front with the UN and are supporting the appointment of a special UN commissioner on human rights and many other actions. They will prove the consistency of our stance in this area.