Two of the 15 seats on the United Nations Security Council will be decided tomorrow. The Security Council agenda is unpredictable, but on every evolving issue ... Ireland’s voice can be a constructive and influential oneIreland’s last term as a member of the Security Council was in 2001-2002. The Security Council agenda is unpredictable, but on every evolving issue, from climate justice to humanitarian access in places such as Syria and South Yemen, Ireland’s voice can be a constructive and influential one. Success in Ireland’s Security Council campaign would significantly complement those priorities and enhance our standing in the world. The opportunity to use our membership of the Security Council to advance the values and interests of the Irish people will also be a great and, at times, awkward responsibility.

Source: The Irish Times June 16, 2020 00:19 UTC