It was always the case that between 50 and 100 Baha'i people were in prison in Iran but in the past few months, as Iran battles a severe Covid-19 resurgence, the Iranian authorities have begun to arrest and imprison more Baha'i people. For me, the statistics in respect of the ramping up of persecution of Baha'i people in Iran are more than numbers because I have family in Iran who are members of the Baha'i faith. The Baha'i people who are being arrested and imprisoned are ordinary people.
Senator Flynn also raised the issue of Cahersiveen and the issue of equality and people living in poverty. Senator Byrne also raised the issue of Cahersiveen direct provision centre, the Brexit select committee and the impact of Brexit.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Paul Daly and Seán Kyne; Níl, Senators Gerard P. Craughwell and Michael McDowell.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment put: | Lost | 15–32 |
| Recommendation put: | Lost | 11–31 |
| Question put: | Carried | 29–11 |
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