Ireland's election to the UN Security Council
Early day motion 634, tabled 18 June 2020 by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 15 members.
That this House warmly congratulates the Republic of Ireland on securing a seat on the UN Security Council; believes that Ireland is a great force for good in the world; recognises the Republic’s historic and selfless contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts; notes that smaller countries can play a central role at the highest councils of the world; also congratulates Mexico, India and Norway on election to the UN Security Council; and recognises President Higgins's endeavours towards peace-building and peacekeeping, the elimination of global poverty, the strengthening of multi-lateralism and reform of the UN.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 7, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Independent 1.