Government 'concerned' over Hungary’s withdrawal from ICC

Mr Martin said Ireland fully supports the ICC and had provided significant, additional funding to the ICC, adding: “International rule of law is extremely important, and Ireland will continue to adhere to it"

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and EU commissioner Michael McGrath. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Taoiseach has raised concern over Hungary’s intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.

Hungary’s prime minister said the ICC, based in The Hague, Netherlands, was a “political court” rather than an impartial body.