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Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Threatened by whom? Threatened by Russia.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: That is very unfair on the people of Ireland who are depending on us.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am also glad to be able to speak to this. The Taoiseach told us in his speech that he had met the new Prime Minister in England. It is very important to build up relations there but I have fierce concerns too about our neutrality, the Tánaiste's constant meddling with the triple lock, and his constantly saying that our neutrality is an outdated position. I am also worried...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: We are not part of NATO.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It is only because we are neutral that we do not have someone over at that summit. The Taoiseach was asked that question earlier but he was almost certain there was not. It probably would be different if there was not. We have to represent the people of Ireland who we are elected to represent. Governments are solemnly charged under the Constitution to represent our people and stand up for...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Matt Shanahan: Next is the Independent Group. Deputies Harkin and Pringle are sharing time.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Pringle: It was shocking to see the European Council express its full solidarity and support for Israel and its people and reaffirm its full commitment to its security and regional stability, despite the fact that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, despite the fact that Israel shows complete disregard for international law and despite the fact that UN experts have said that Israel is carrying out...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Food security has become a dirty word. One of the cornerstones on which the EU was founded was food security. We have become too comfortable in our existence within the EU. Our ability to produce sustainable food is being sidelined. Migration is a hugely important subject. Many issues are being raised by migration to this country and into the EU. One of the principal reasons people are...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mairead Farrell: We are meeting here today at a time when the torture of the people of Gaza and Palestine continues. At this moment in time, we really need to consider our role and what we can do on the international stage. The Minister, Deputy Ryan, continues to tell us that US military planes landing in Shannon Airport are not carrying weapons bound for Israel despite his acknowledgement that no serious...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: As I said earlier, over the last eight months, Israel has lain absolute waste to Gaza. The official figure for civilian deaths is 37,396, which is a travesty, a tragedy, an absolute disgrace and a shame on the world. However, The Lancet has stated that the real figure could be 186,000 people. I assume that 70% of that figure could be women and children. That is what Israel has done. A...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: The election of the President of the European Commission will take place shortly. Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term. Here in Ireland, she has received the backing of the Government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. What is happening in Fianna Fáil in this regard is incredible. To reference a game often played on social media, tell me you are a member of...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: I want to make a number of points about Europe. I will start by congratulating Michael McGrath and wishing him well in the task ahead at a time when Europe is being challenged and the direction of Europe is being questioned. That direction needs to be questioned, and we need at every turn to ensure that Ireland's interests are represented in every decision that is taken. I agree with...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for being here for this debate. I will not be using my full speaking time, but there are a few key points I would like to make. Strategic negotiations are getting under way, and I congratulate my colleague Deputy Michael McGrath, who is the Irish nominee for European Commissioner. A certain amount of negotiation will get under way on what role he will fill...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Matt Shanahan: The next speakers are Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Ward. They are sharing three minutes.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am the Sinn Féin spokesperson on fisheries and the marine, so I will focus my comments on that area. I raised a matter with the Taoiseach recently, namely the different approach taken by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, when it comes to super sized factory ships operating in Irish waters. There was a recent whistleblower report in the Mail on Sunday and the story was...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mark Ward: Before I start, I want to state my absolute condemnation of the Russian military attack on the hospital in Kyiv. Pictures from the scene showed young children on intravenous drips sitting outside the hospital as it was evacuated. It was absolutely horrific and the EU is absolutely right to sanction Russia. However, as I was reading the minutes of the European Council meeting in preparation...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The European Union should hang its head in shame for its failure to sanction Israel in respect of the genocidal massacre it has been carrying out in Gaza for the past nine months. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil should hang their heads in shame for supporting as the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who has continued to provide Israel with impunity and allow the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Matt Shanahan: Go raibh maith agat, a Theachta. The next speaking slot is Sinn Féin's. Deputy Andrews is sharing with Deputy Kenny.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Chris Andrews: Israel's horrific campaign of slaughter and destruction in the Gaza Strip shows no sign of easing. Yesterday, a school in Khan Yunis was bombed; five children were killed and many others. I visited that school when I was in the Gaza Strip. Last night, Al Jazeera released footage of the horrific attack. Kids and young men were out playing football and, all of a sudden, Israeli missiles...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Martin Kenny: It is welcome in recent days that the election in Britain has brought a new Prime Minister. Hopefully we will see better relations between the European Union and Britain in the post-Brexit era. Brexit has had such an impact on this island, particularly the North. I represent a Border constituency, and we see the full impact Brexit and the divisive Tory Government have had. We look forward...