Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2024
74. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the elections Ireland has participated as a candidate in the United Nations since 2002; the outcome of such elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19727/24]
View answerIreland is actively engaged in making a positive impact across the work of the entire United Nations. We can have particular influence when we serve on decision-making bodies such as the Security Council and the Human Rights Council. Ireland is seeking membership of the Human Rights Council for the period 2027 – 2029, where we will continue to use our voice to push for accountability, compliance with international law and the promotion of human rights.
Ireland actively participates in various United Nations bodies and organisations. Ireland's main candidatures for election to UN organisations and bodies since 2002 are set out below.
|
UN body or organisation |
Position |
Name |
Successful |
Year |
|
UN Administrative Tribunal |
Member |
Kevin Haugh |
Yes |
2002 |
|
Economic and Social Council – Commission on Human Rights |
Member |
Ireland |
Yes |
2002 |
|
Human Rights Committee |
Member |
Michael O’Flaherty |
Yes |
2004 |
|
Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf |
Member |
Peter Croker |
Yes |
2007 |
|
Human Rights Committee |
Member |
Michael O’Flaherty |
Yes |
2008 |
|
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) |
Committee Member |
Anastasia Crickley |
Yes |
2013 |
|
UN Human Rights Council |
Member State |
Ireland |
Yes |
2013-2015(elected in 2012) |
|
Commission on the Status of Women |
Member |
Ireland |
Yes |
2017-2019(elected in 2016) |
|
Peacebuilding Commission |
Member |
Ireland |
Yes |
2019-2020(elected in 2018) |
|
UN Security Council |
Non-permanent Member |
Ireland |
Yes |
2020 |
|
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change |
Co-Chair of Working Group I |
Peter Thorne |
No |
2023 |
|
World Meteorological Organisation |
Vice President |
Eoin Moran |
Yes |
2023 |
|
International Seabed Authority |
Council Member |
Ireland |
Will take place in July 2024 |
2024 |
|
UN Human Rights Council |
Member State |
Ireland |
Will take place in 2026 |
2027-2029(election in 2026) |
