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Uganda’s anti-gay legislation

Summary

Jerry Buttimer urges the Government to raise Uganda’s newly enacted anti-gay laws internationally; the Chair advises him to pursue the matter through his topical-issue request.

In light of the decision of the Ugandan President yesterday to sign anti-gay laws into practice, what plans does our Government have to raise the issue? I accept there is no pending legislation on this matter, but this is a matter of serious importance for us as a Western democracy. We must work with African countries.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I think you put in a topical issue request.

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I did, but unfortunately it was not selected.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Be patient and leave the request in, and we may be able to deal with the issue that way.

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