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1. “The Group remains concerned that the independence of the Office is being undermined by the current contractual status and institutional arrangements of the Office of the Ombudsperson within the Secretariat. We must continue to improve the relevant mechanisms in order to safeguard the integrity of Security Council decisions and ensure that the effective and universal implementation of United Nations sanctions is not disrupted. The Group stands ready to support those efforts and welcomes the opportunity presented by today’s open debate to discuss the various ways in which the Council’s working methods and due process can be improved.”

   2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

2. “El-Qaddafi, the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) upheld the decision of the General Court regarding the partial annulment of EU sanctions against one individual, which gave effect to her listing under United Nations sanctions. That follows a number of other cases against United Nations sanctions implementation in courts around the world. The Group urges the Security Council to continue efforts to improve the Council’s working methods in this area, including through the expansion of the mandate of the Ombudsperson to all sanctions regimes. The Group reiterates that the Office of the Ombudsperson should be able to carry out its mandate in an independent, impartial and effective manner, as set out in resolution 2368 (2017).”

   2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

3. “However the Group is of the view that the Ombudsperson should have been mandated from the outset to receive and examine petitions so as to contribute to a process of review that safeguards due process. In the absence of an effective and independent review of Security Council listings at the United Nations level, other than by the Ombudsperson, it is likely that national and regional courts will continue to review national implementation of listing decisions. That already leads to situations where United Nations States Members and other authorities face difficulty in giving effect to such listings, as the legal basis for doing so is found to be wanting. For example, in its judgment of 20 April in the case of Council v.”

   2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

4. “The Security Council responded to due process concerns by establishing the Ombudsperson for the sanctions regime of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. But the Ombudsperson is mandated only to review cases from the ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list. The Group welcomes the inclusion of a reference to the Ombudsperson in resolution 2653 (2022), the framework of the Haiti sanctions regime, and the expression of intent to consider authorizing the Ombudsperson to receive delisting requests in relation to that sanctions regime, as well.”

   2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

5. “Targeted sanctions are an important tool to address threats to international peace and security. To effectively use the tool, the Group considers that efforts to improve due process standards must continue. The importance of due process is threefold. It safeguards the human rights of the targeted individuals. It safeguards the legitimacy of United Nations sanctions. And it is fundamental to Member States’ ability to implement the sanctions. The effectiveness of United Nations sanctions goes hand in hand with respect for international due process standards, including safeguards for individual human rights. Due process does not weaken sanctions. On the contrary, it strengthens them.”

   2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

6. “I would like to thank Albania, as current President of the Security Council, as well as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, for convening this important open debate. This statement is being delivered on behalf of the Group of Like-Minded States on Targeted Sanctions, namely, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Ensuring transparency, efficiency and effectiveness in the work of the Security Council includes the strengthening of fair and clear procedures and due process for United Nations sanctions regimes. The Group is strongly committed to the effective implementation of Security Council sanctions regimes.”

   2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

7. “The ILC’s work can play a role in examining important legal questions relevant to the challenges posed by sea level rise. As other speakers noted today, in addressing the consequences of sea level rise, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea will clearly be a key consideration in any response. In that regard, Ireland reaffirms the universal and unified character of the Convention, which sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out. In conclusion, Ireland wishes to again stress the importance of the Security Council addressing how climate change is affecting its ability to deliver on its mandate. Action now to deepen our understanding of how climate change is having an impact on insecurity and conflict is essential if we are to be able to respond effectively.”

   2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

8. “That is recognized in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and a further important step will be to ensure that the international financial institutions are also able to take that deep vulnerability into account. The legal aspects of the impact of sea level rise are also crucial. Further study of that area in relation to international law is timely in the light of the various unprecedented environmental challenges, particularly facing low-lying States and small island States. Ireland very much welcomes the fact that that topic is currently on the agenda of the International Law Commission (ILC). We will continue to engage on issues related to the law of the sea, statehood and the protection of persons affected by sea level rise.”

   2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

9. “As we have heard today, more than 600 million people live in low-lying coastal areas. They will be directly affected by sea-level rise, with many more impacted through the displacement of people, food insecurity and a lack of access to resources. As with so many of the critical issues we discuss at the United Nations, the impact of sea level rise will be disproportionately felt by people in low-lying areas and developing countries, particularly in small island developing States (SIDS). As an island State, Ireland is very aware of the urgency of sea-level rise. We have worked with our SIDS partners to build resilience and amplify their voice in important multilateral forums. We are acutely aware of the need to address the specific vulnerabilities of SIDS.”

   2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

10. “Climate change is an issue that the entire multilateral system must address if we are to mitigate and adapt to this crisis. Deepening the Security Council’s understanding of the link between climate change and international peace and security was a key priority for Ireland during our recent term, and we will continue to draw attention to that connection at the United Nations. While we were naturally disappointed by the use of a solitary veto blocking the adoption of the draft resolution on climate and security (S/2021/990) led by Ireland and the Niger, it is clear that there is huge support for that agenda from all across the United Nations. It is essential for the Council to use the tools it has at its disposal to address the issue in delivering on its mandate.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

11. “I would like to thank Malta for convening today’s very important debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and all of today’s briefers for their excellent presentations. Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. Its catastrophic consequences are multifaceted and global. It threatens lives and livelihoods and drives displacement. It is a risk multiplier that contributes to conflict and insecurity. It disproportionately impacts women and girls, people living with disabilities and marginalized groups. The science is clear — a series of reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have starkly outlined what the future holds if we do not act urgently.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

12. “The European Union is a steadfast partner of Somalia and of the African Union. We have provided more than €2.2 billion to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and then to ATMIS, over the past 15 years. We call on others to match the EU’s support for Somalia. Furthermore, as we leave the Security Council, we again underline Ireland’s support for the efforts of the people of Somalia as they face the challenge of building a peaceful, inclusive and stable country and take full ownership of their national security.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source

13. “We encourage renewed efforts to reach agreement on the national security architecture, which will facility the security sector reform, which is critical for a successful transition. However, it is now vital to maintain momentum towards fully implementing the Somali transition plan and towards the handover of responsibility for security to the Somali authorities. In that regard, Somalia and ATMIS should ensure that phase 1 of the reconfiguration is completed without delay in order for the overall transition to remain on track. Ireland welcomes the decision to hold a Security Council meeting in March 2023. That will provide an opportunity to assess the progress of the ATMIS drawdown. Coordinationmeetingsofthequartet— which includes the European Union (EU) — are also vital for progress.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source

14. “Ireland voted in favour of resolution 2670 (2022) to respond to the request of Somalia and the African Union for an additional six months to implement the withdrawal of 2,000 troops of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). I again want to thank the United Kingdom for its work on this file. Ireland would like to commend and fully support the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and ATMIS to counter the threat posed by Al-Shabaab. ATMIS and Somali security forces play a crucial role in combating those extremists, and we commend their bravery and sacrifices. Ireland urges the Government of Somalia to now intensify its multifaceted approach to addressing the threat of Al-Shabaab, which must include good governance, justice, human rights and economic development.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source

15. “It recognizes the continuing challenges facing the Rohingya people. It demands an end to violence and reiterates the necessity for full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all in need. To conclude, Ireland reiterates the need for the Security Council to maintain a dedicated focus on the situation in Myanmar, to do so in open meetings and to keep at the heart of our work the needs and interests of the Myanmar people.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source

16. “It should have recognized the importance of accountability mechanisms such as the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. And above all, it should have directly called on the Myanmar military to halt their relentless assault on the people of Myanmar. However, we recognize the resolution as a pivotal moment in the Council’s response to the situation in Myanmar. The resolution acknowledges the need for the United Nations, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the international community to continue to act in support of the people of Myanmar. It further recognizes the actions of the Myanmar military as the trigger to the current crisis in the country. It urges the military to immediately release all arbitrarily detained prisoners, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source

17. “In the absence of greater action, the Myanmar military have been relentless in the brutal violence they have used as a tool of control and repression against the civilian population. Given the overwhelming silence of the international community, the impunity they have enjoyed for decades only grows. It is for this reason — to combat the cycle of violence and impunity that the Myanmar military relies upon — that Ireland voted in favour of this resolution. We welcome its important and notable adoption today. While we strongly support the adoption of this text, it is Ireland’s view that it should have gone further. It should have recognized and condemned the continued sale and transfer of weapons to Myanmar and the widespread sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations against children in Myanmar.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source

18. “I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Myanmar and to warmly welcome him to the Chamber today. Allow me first to thank the United Kingdom for presenting the resolution adopted this afternoon (resolution 2669 (2022)) and for facilitating a measured, sensitive, inclusive and consultative negotiation process. Ireland welcomes the adoption of resolution 2669 (2022). We have long stated that Security Council action in response to the violence suffered by the Myanmar people since the military coup in 2021 has been inadequate. The Council could have, and should have, done more. At a minimum, we should have met to address their suffering in an open briefing, where they could hear the views of the Council and its members.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source

19. “Ireland calls on the Syrian Government and non-State groups to account for the fate and whereabouts of those detained and to allow human rights agencies access to places of detention. I would like to conclude my statement by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen for his tireless efforts to advance the Syrian political process throughout Ireland’s term on the Council. We reiterate our support for Mr. Pedersen’s important work on step-for-step building measures and efforts to reconvene the Constitutional Committee in Geneva. Any new constitution and related political process must include the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. After years of conflict, the Syrian people deserve progress towards stability and security. That can be achieved only through dialogue and agreement on a lasting political solution.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

20. “In 2022, 42 people were reportedly murdered at the camp, including 22 women and 4 children. Impunity for killings, rapes and other acts of violence remains rampant, while people are living in overcrowded and miserable conditions. Ireland echoes the call of the Secretary-General for local authorities in control of those camps to abide by their obligations under international law. We urge the international community to take action in order to ease the suffering of those in Al-Hol and other IDP camps. We are concerned about reports that internally displaced women and adolescent girls lack access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services. Ireland remains very concerned about the plight of those detained and missing in Syria, with tens of thousands of families left without any knowledge of their loved ones.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

21. “Information received by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights that some of those attacks do not appear to be aimed at specific military targets, while hitting residential areas and densely populated internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, is deeply concerning. Indiscriminate attacks are unacceptable and prohibited under international humanitarian law. All parties to the conflict are obliged to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Those who violate international humanitarian law must be held accountable. We call on parties to exercise maximum restraint and reiterate the need for a nationwide ceasefire, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). The Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/956) highlighted the dire security situation for those living in the Al-Hol camp.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

22. “We must continue to use all modalities to deliver humanitarian aid to those in need. To echo the Secretary-General, the continuation of the cross-border mechanism, which remains a lifeline for millions of people, by the Security Council is critical. It is a moral and humanitarian imperative. We cannot abandon these people at a time of such acute need. I will now address the political situation on behalf of Ireland. My country is seriously concerned about the continuing hostilities on the ground in Syria, particularly given the worrisome escalation in the north in recent weeks.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

23. “The rise in suicidal ideation and suicides is grim evidence of an encroaching mental-health crisis. Conflict, hunger and cold are stealing the lives of civilians. But so too is hopelessness caused by the burden of the ongoing conflict and the resulting extreme hardship. It is within our power, in this Chamber, to address at least some of that lack of hope by ensuring that aid continues to reach those most in need. I repeat that 15.3 million people in 2023 will require humanitarian assistance in Syria. I know we often hear staggering numbers in the Chamber, but we must remember that they are much more than numbers. These are vulnerable people, including elderly persons and children, who need food, water and warmth. They need safe, dignified shelter; they need help; they need the Council to act.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

24. “When it comes to delivering life-saving aid to people in need across Syria, all channels of access should be consistently available. Cross-line convoys of aid to north-western Syria continue to increase in frequency and size, and we encourage continued efforts in that regard. Despite notable progress on cross-line deliveries, they remain at this time unable to substitute the size or scope of the massive United Nations cross- border operation. The highly monitored cross- border mechanism continues to be an indispensable lifeline — as Special Envoy Pedersen said — providing food, shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene, protection, vaccines and critical medical services to millions of Syrians in need. The impact of years of conflict, instability, recurring displacements, poor living conditions and ongoing economic struggles is clear.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

25. “Cases of severe acute malnutrition rates have doubled since last year. Many children are stunted and at risk of irreversible damage to their health. As the income gap soars, families are unable to afford food. Parents are going without as they try to keep their children from starving. In this context, early-recovery assistance is vital. From the provision of seeds and installation of streetlights to the rehabilitation of bakeries, schools and irrigation networks for agriculture, early-recovery support is changing lives in every governorate of Syria. Between January and September, an estimated 10.8 million Syrians were reached directly or indirectly by projects aimed at increasing resilience. We welcome that progress, underpinned by resolution 2642 (2022). It must continue.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

26. “Syrians are having to work harder than ever before just to survive. Humanitarian suffering as a result of protracted conflict has been exacerbated by food insecurity, the coronavirus disease pandemic, a dire economic situation, a water crisis and cholera. Astoundingly, from the 1 January to 30 September of this year, 450 civilians, including 123 children, were killed as a result of hostilities and violence in Syria. Those 123 children should be safe and well, learning, growing and flourishing. Civilians are not a target. We echo the Secretary- General’s call upon all parties to take constant care throughout their military operations to spare civilians and civilian objects, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Food insecurity has reached record heights. Children in particular are suffering.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

27. “I deliver this statement on behalf of Norway and Ireland, as co-penholders on the Syria humanitarian file. I thank Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Griffiths for their briefings today. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Griffiths and his team for the two reports with which we have been supplied on the situation in Syria (S/2022/956 and S/2022/933). That situation could not be clearer. Syrians continue to suffer. The humanitarian situation continues to worsen. And aid, through all modalities, continues to be indispensable for millions of people across the country. An estimated 15.3 million people will require humanitarian protection and assistance in 2023. That is yet another significant increase, up from 14.6 million in 2022, which was the highest number of people in need since the beginning of the conflict.”

    2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source

28. “The Security Council must use the tools available to it in support of the Afghan people, their needs and their rights and to hold the Taliban accountable for their actions. The humanitarian, security and human rights crises in Afghanistan are strikingly clear. Our mandate as a Council is equally clear. And our response as a Council must also be clear and unambiguous, particularly with regard to the Taliban. For our part, Ireland will remain actively engaged on this issue in support of the Afghan people, even as we step away from the Council.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

29. “Ireland commends the tireless efforts of Afghan human rights defenders and civil society leaders advocating for their agency and their rights. We salute in particular the brave women of Afghanistan. Their rights are inalienable. They cannot, and must not, be traded away now in exchange for promises of improvement in future. We encourage the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan to heed their calls for greater participation in negotiations and dialogue processes and call on the international community to create avenues for direct engagement with Afghan women. The international community must match the courage and the bravery of the Afghan people with our own courage.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

30. “These stark human rights abuses take place against the backdrop of the bleak and shocking humanitarian situation outlined by Under-Secretary-General Griffiths, including climate crisis and famine. While resolution 2615 (2021), providing exemptions for humanitarian assistance, may have prevented systemic collapse in Afghanistan, more than two thirds of the Afghan people remain in severe humanitarian need. Levels of emergency food insecurity in Afghanistan are now among the highest in the world. Ireland reiterates our call for the Taliban to end the intimidation of women humanitarians. We also wholly condemn all instances of aid interference and diversion. There is no justification for blocking life-saving and life-sustaining support.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

31. “Once more, the Council meets to hear of intensifying abuses being perpetrated by the Taliban against the Afghan people — surveillance, arbitrary arrest, detention and targeted attacks against Afghan civilians, particularly Hazara and other religious minorities, human rights defenders and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex persons, as well as the abhorrent return of the practices of public floggings and public executions. While the Taliban consolidate control through abuse and violence, the Council has a responsibility to recognize and call out those actions. Ireland condemns those abuses in the strongest terms, and we call on the Taliban to put an end to its tyranny of its own people, the Afghan people.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

32. “The principal responsibility of the Security Council is the maintenance of international peace and security. Yet there is no peace in Afghanistan — not for the Afghan people or for humanitarians delivering life-saving assistance. Neither is there peace and security in the region, with cross-border terrorism, weapons proliferation and narcotics trafficking. We are failing in that responsibility. We are failing to hold the Taliban truly and fully to account. We are failing to uphold the rights and dignity of the Afghan people.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

33. “The Council has moved from calls two years ago for inclusive dialogue in the pursuit of peace to calls now to end the abuse and repression of the Afghan people. Warnings from Afghan women that peace talks would fail without their full, equal and meaningful participation have been replaced by demands for the Taliban to halt the persecution, erasure and violence perpetrated against Afghan women and girls — “erasure”, a word that Ms. Seraj used so movingly, and “mahram” too. Girls have been denied the right to education for 435 days. The concerns of the international community for the protection of Afghan civilians have escalated to pleas for the Taliban to prevent the further suffering, starvation and subjugation of a people on the brink.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

34. “I want to thank Ambassador Kamboj for her briefing in her capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). I also thank Special Representative Otunbayeva and Under-Secretary- General Griffiths for their briefings. I thank Ms. Seraj for speaking to the reality of life under the Taliban for the Afghan people, a truly dire reality for so many, as attested to by Ms. Seraj. Today is the last opportunity of Ireland’s current Security Council term to address the situation in Afghanistan — a situation that has deteriorated gravely these past two years, beyond what we had imagined or feared. But we must recognize that it devolved exactly as the Afghan people had warned it would.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source

35. “That will help the Council decide on the best way to support the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in ensuring safe and effective weapons management and in fighting arms trafficking, whether through the sanctions regime or otherwise. The Government has made clear its request for the notification requirement to be lifted. That has now been done. We hope the Council’s decision today will support the delivery of MONUSCO’s mandate and all efforts to bring peace to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source

36. “However, we would still like to remind the Council of the value of the notification requirement. It was introduced as part of efforts for weapons management and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which are fundamental to lasting and sustainable peace. The requirement assists in monitoring the arms embargo, and lifting it may well have negative repercussions for the ability of the 1533 Committee’s Group of Experts to monitor arms flows. We welcome the inclusion in the resolution requiring a report to the Council in advance of next year’s 1533 sanctions regime mandate renewal.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source

37. “While there are pressing reasons to consider sanctions outside that timeline, we believe that discussion should not be mixed up with other issues. We decided to support the lifting of the notification requirement in the 1533 sanctions regime despite the manner in which it came about. It is clear that views on the notification requirement are complex and divergent. Its existence has become so politicized that it is impossible to consider it only on its merits. Insisting on maintaining it risks undermining the entire 1533 sanctions regime. We consider that the regime is an important tool in efforts to build peace, stability and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we therefore voted today in a way that we consider best protects the integrity of the regime overall.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source

38. “Ireland voted in favour of resolution 2667 (2022) today, on lifting the notification requirement in the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the fact that this element has ultimately been decoupled from resolution 2666 (2022), which renewed the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). However, we would like to express our discomfort that the issue was dealt with outside the scheduled negotiations on the sanctions mandate renewal. In order to ensure the coherence and clarity of sanctions regimes, it is our strong preference that sanctions matters be dealt with during the dedicated mandate-renewal process.”

    2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source

39. “However, the drift in talks and activities that directly contravene the letter and spirit of the Agreement risk undermining that opportunity. It is essential that all of us work to restore and rebuild confidence in the Agreement and ensure that it can achieve its goals. The JCPOA came about by tackling the most complex issues through persistent dialogue and diplomacy. We urgently need to do so again.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

40. “We are also gravely concerned by Russia’s acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Iran in contravention of resolution 2231 (2015), annex B, paragraph 4. We welcome Ukraine’s invitation to the United Nations Secretariat to inspect recovered UAVs. We believe this to be essential and welcome the assurance that the Secretariat is ready to examine any evidence provided by Ukraine in line with its evidentiary standards and that any findings would be reported to the Security Council as appropriate in due course. The Council has greatly benefited from the information that the Secretariat has been able to provide on the basis of previous invitations. We stand at a real turning point for the JCPOA. The opportunity remains for the restoration of the Agreement, which would bring real benefits for us all, including Iran.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

41. “The role of the IAEA under the JCPOA is essential. It is only through the Agency’s verification and monitoring, including under the JCPOA, that the international community can have confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme and in the JCPOA itself. It is essential that Iran cooperate fully with the IAEA in all aspects of its safeguards obligations and commitments, including the renewed application of the Additional Protocol. The United States must equally take all necessary steps to facilitate the full implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015). It is important that the Iranian people see tangible benefits from the full implementation of the JCPOA.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

42. “The irreversibility of the knowledge gained, which is directly relevant to a weapons programme, remains a matter of deepest concern. Ireland shares the grave concern expressed by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the Agency has not been able to perform substantial parts of its verification and monitoring activities for almost two years, as well as regarding the removal of Agency surveillance and monitoring equipment earlier this year. As the Director General states, that has a significant impact on the Agency’s ability to recover and re-establish the necessary continuity of knowledge in the event of a full resumption of the JCPOA. The longer the situation persists, the greater the uncertainty regarding the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme becomes.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

43. “We welcome the diplomatic efforts under High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell Fontelles to try to reach an agreement. A viable deal was put on the table earlier this year. We are concerned that despite that, new issues continue to be raised that threaten to undermine the process. It is essential that we put the JCPOA back on track. As the Secretary-General warns, the gains earned by restoring the Plan continue to diminish as delays persist. Iran’s actions regarding its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA are deeply worrying. Iran’s programme has never been as advanced as it is now. The stocks of highly enriched uranium, the uranium metalwork and the substantial expansion and use of advanced centrifuges are well beyond any plausible civilian justification.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

44. “I thank you, Madam, for giving me the floor to address the Council in my national capacity. Ireland welcomes the reports of the Secretary- General (S/2022/912), the Facilitator for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) (see S/2022/937) and the Joint Commission to the Security Council on the status of the Procurement Working Group’s decisions and on any implementation issues (see S/2022/919), and has taken note of their findings. I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo and Ambassador Gonzato for their briefings today. Ireland is strongly committed to preserving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and to the full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

45. “I would also like to thank the staff of the Secretariat for their invaluable advice and strong support over that period. It has been a great honour to work with everyone on this very important file.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

46. “It is a matter of regret, however, that over the past two years that work has not resulted in an agreement. The JCPOA remains the best means for a peaceful resolution of the issues it addresses. We hope that a restored agreement will also help to build confidence among the parties that can lead to strengthened dialogue and cooperation. We encourage all the parties and the United States to redouble their efforts to achieve that end. I acknowledge the work of the Facilitators who preceded us, laying a strong foundation for Ireland’s term. I thank all the Council members my delegation has worked with over the past two years, as well as the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its cooperation and the confidence it has placed in us.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source

47. “Finally, I would like to say a few words in a more personal capacity. This is both my first and last time briefing the Security Council as its Facilitator on resolution 2231 (2015), taking over from my colleague and predecessor Ambassador Byrne Nason. As the Facilitator, we have done our utmost to support the implementation of the JCPOA, working closely with all Council members to ensure the full and effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA, which it underpins. Ireland’s short time on the Council has made clear to us that support for the JCPOA remains undiminished. I have been impressed by the dedication of all the parties to making the JCPOA work as intended in order to reach agreement regarding the possible return of the United States and to ensure the fulfilment of all obligations by all the parties.”

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48. “Thirdly, again I have to report that no new proposals were submitted to the Security Council through the procurement channel during the reporting period. The procurement channel represents a key transparency and confidence-building mechanism under the JCPOA. It remains operational and stands ready to review proposals. I join the Secretary-General in encouraging all participants to the JCPOA, Member States and the private sector to fully support and utilize the channel. I cannot stress enough the importance of the JCPOA and the importance of its full restoration as soon as possible. It is essential that all parties to the agreement uphold it in both letter and spirit, avoid actions that undermine the implementation of commitments, and ensure its full and effective operation.”

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49. “I sent 12 official communications to Member States and the Coordinator of the Procurement Working Group of the Joint Commission. I received a total of 11 communications from Member States and the Coordinator. Among the communications circulated were the two regular quarterly reports issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in September and November, as well as eight updates. The IAEA plays an important role in the verification and monitoring of nuclear activities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, as requested under resolution 2231 (2015). The IAEA’s work provides confidence for the international community that the nuclear programme of the Islamic Republic of Iran is for exclusively peaceful purposes. The reports of the Director General play a significant role in that regard.”

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50. “First, one meeting of the Council in the 2231 format was held during this reporting period, on 12 December, at which representatives of the Security Council discussed the findings and recommendations contained in the fourteenth report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/912) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), prior to its public release. Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo already referred to some of those points in her briefing. The 2231 format also had a discussion on the ongoing diplomatic efforts to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and other issues related to the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Secondly, a total of 18 notes were circulated within the 2231 format during the reporting period.”

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