Statement By Mr. David Andrews T.D.

Minister For Foreign Affairs

During the General Debate At the

Fifty-Fourth Session of the General

Assembly to the United Nations

September 25, 1999

[...] It is imperative that the Statute of the International Criminal Court enter into force as soon as possible. A global enforcement mechanism which addresses impunity could also serve as a deterrent to genocide and crime against humanity.

Ireland will shortly assume the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, an important political forum for enhancing democratic values and stability throughout Europe. We will seek to promote further cooperation between the Council and the United Nations in areas of common interest. [...]