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On June 1st, from Rabat, the United Kingdom officially voiced its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This position has sparked concern among Polisario supporters in the Irish Parliament, who now fear that Dublin might follow London’s lead. Their unease was reflected in a written question submitted by Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, a member of Sinn Féin—a party historically linked to the IRA and a longstanding supporter of the Polisario Front.
«Ireland’s long-standing position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the UN-led process, including the MINURSO Mission, and the efforts of Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, to achieve a political solution to this long-standing dispute. It is our hope that these efforts will help achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara», responded Simon Harris, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.
«UN Security Council Resolution 2756, adopted on 31 October 2024, extended the mandate of the MINURSO Mission by one year, until 31 October 2025. As per this and previous Resolutions, I have called on all parties to the dispute, and on the wider international community, to support and assist the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara as he continues his engagements with the parties to the dispute. I welcome the visits and consultations he has undertaken to the region, including his visit in April 2025», Harris added.
It’s worth noting that in March, the Irish Foreign Minister declined calls from pro-Polisario lawmakers urging the government to recognize the so-called «SADR».
A few months earlier, independent Senator Gerard Craughwell had also weighed in, stating, «The Polisario Front must not be allowed to destabilize Morocco, just as Hamas and Hezbollah have devastated the Gaza Strip. We support Morocco».
