Human Rights
Dail Éireann — 2022-10-06
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Seán Haughey (FF), Dublin Bay North

As other Deputies have said, the Iranian authorities have introduced restrictions on free and uncensored Internet access, WhatsApp and Instagram. Again, the fundamental right to freedom of expression is being breached in this case. Two fundamental rights are being breached: the right to assemble and protest, and the right to freedom of expression. The Minister spoke about our EU colleagues. What can be done at EU level to highlight this case, these events and the situation in Iran generally? Are we talking about the EU issuing a statement or going further, perhaps with some sort of sanctions? No doubt it must fit into the overall geopolitical situation in that region. I would be interested to know what the Minister proposes to do or what he can propose at EU level to highlight these circumstances.

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Sitting date: 2022-10-06