A/HRC/19/2 depend on the study’s results. Thailand had accepted several recommendations on migrant workers. 535. On capital punishment, views and concerns were noted. Discussions on this issue were needed at the national level, given that views still varied among sectors of society. Thailand was giving careful consideration to this matter. 536. On the issue of freedom of expression, Thailand had heard the concerns and views raised. Those who understood the nature of Thai society and the key pillars of the Thai nation would realize that this was an issue that only the Thai people could settle, and such a process was ongoing. 537. Today was the beginning of the national implementation phase. Thailand intended to make use of the universal periodic review to further advance human rights and nationbuilding. It hoped to work with relevant stakeholders in implementing the accepted recommendations and voluntary pledges. 538. Thailand hoped to present a midterm report to maintain the momentum of the universal periodic review process. It thanked all delegations, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand and civil society organizations for their comments, and the troika and the secretariat for their hard work and support. Ireland 539. The review of Ireland was held on 6 October 2012 in conformity with all relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Ireland in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/12/IRL/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/12/IRL/2 and A/HRC/WG.6/12/IRL/2/Corr.1); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/12/IRL/3). 540. At its 39th meeting, on 15 March 2012, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Ireland (see section C below). 541. The outcome of the review of Ireland comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/19/9), the views of Ireland concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/19/9/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 542. The Ambassador of Ireland highlighted the fact that the universal periodic review was an important process in raising awareness of and standards in relation to human rights for all States at the global level. He expressed his gratitude to Irish civil society and the non-governmental organizations that had engaged thoroughly to raise awareness of the review mechanism in general. One of the great strengths of the universal periodic review was its emphasis on consultation, which was central to the process. 543. The national human rights institution of Ireland, the Human Rights Commission, had played a significant part in informing the public about the importance and value of the GE.13-14768 213