Kenny urged to prioritise human rights talks in China

Activists have called for Taoiseach Enda Kenny to challenge the Chinese government over human rights abuses during his visit to the country next week.

While behind closed doors Amnesty International lobbied Government representatives yesterday, the Irish Falun Dafa Association staged a protest outside the Dáil highlighting the maltreatment of Chinese citizens.

An spokeswoman for Amnesty said members of the organisation met with Mr Kenny’s representatives to try to encourage him to prioritise human rights during his trip.