Ireland to seek nomination to Human Rights Council

IRELAND will step up its continued support of human rights globally, as it seeks election to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Taoiseach announced.

Ireland to seek nomination to Human Rights Council
Mon, 02 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Juno McEnroe,  Political Reporter

Enda Kenny also moved to mend troubled relations with the Vatican yesterday, by welcoming the Pope’s New Year speech for World Day of Peace.

Mr Kenny said if elected to the UN body, Ireland would back measures by the council aimed at tackling abuses globally.

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