Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I take issue with what the Deputy said in respect of his reference to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. The Deputy said we "can dispute". The Minister has said categorically that no such phone call took place. It is not a question. It is important for the record of the House that we put that on record. The Minister spoke to me regarding it. We have to be fair to everybody and not continue to propagandise.

It is not a ruse. The legal opinion is there from previous Attorneys General in respect of an EU competency issue and some constitutional issues. The International Court of Justice is the full expression of international humanitarian law and the highest body within the UN. There is a judicial framework. We are a member of the UN. We have already initiated action at EU level on this, not just by calling for a review of the EU-Israeli trade association agreement but also in respect of the ICJ advisory opinion. Josep Borrell has asked for a legal opinion from the external action service on this. I do not think Europe or member states can ignore the implications of the advisory opinion's recommendations. Ireland again led the way in enabling this opinion to happen. I find it extremely frustrating that is not acknowledged. We supported the resolution that gave rise to this opinion coming up in the first place. Our Attorney General made a very strong submission-----

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