Ireland viewed as UN Secuity Council's 'conscience'

Ireland has used the seat at the council to speak truth to power since it joined in January

Geraldine Byrne Nason, Irish Ambassador to the UN, seen here at the wheel while promoting Irish tourism when she was Ambassador to France, says that our country acts as a moral arbiter in world affairs.

Ireland is seen as the "conscience" of the UN Security Council, according to the state's ambassador to the organisation.

Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations, said she would not defend the Security Council as a "perfect institution" but said Ireland has used the seat at the council to speak truth to power.