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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Can we let the Tánaiste finish?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: Yes. Anyway, I said what I said in respect of that. In terms of the security hut, that came from a recommendation from a group. I think it was excessive but often when the Garda recommends certain security measures in Government Buildings, people fulfil what is ordained in respect of security in that regard. On the phone pouches, I want to make this point. I have been a long-term...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Gary Gannon: I thought the Tánaiste's contribution was poor but then the Minister of State finished his contribution with the statement that while the Government will not oppose the motion, nor will it support it. That can only be described as some form of Schrödinger's cowardice. It was outrageous. The motion tabled by the Social Democrats speaks of our obligations under the Genocide...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Question put and agreed to.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar fionraí ar 11.50 a.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 12 meán lae. Sitting suspended at 11.50 a.m. and resumed at 12 noon.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Gary Gannon: We will discuss it.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----a complete about-turn from their position a number of months ago when they stated it was very important. The Government has consistently expressed its intention to file a declaration of intervention in this case. The Government previously confirmed to the House that its long-standing intention was to file this declaration after South Africa had filed its memorial. South Africa filed...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: The Minister of State stated twice that Ireland and the Government are committed to using all the tools available to respond to this conflict. That is clearly not true because Ireland is not using all the tools at our disposal. We listed a number of actions the Government could be taking now that would send a very strong message to Israel that we do not condone what it is doing and would...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I also take the opportunity to wish Deputies Howlin and Catherine Murphy the very best. I have no hesitation in saying that, without a doubt, parliamentary democracy will be poorer for their absence. I wanted to say that. I thank the Social Democrats for bringing this motion and using their time. I read the Tánaiste's speech with despair. It was carefully crafted, completely...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: The Government will say it has taken action and has led the way for the international community to stand against Israel's actions, but the public disagree. They see its actions as minimal and basic. The Government has continued with business as usual but there is nothing usual about this time. It is now 13 months on, with more than 395 days of slaughter, hunger, torture and atrocities that...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Over the past year, we have witnessed the unfolding of a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering proportions in the Middle East. Israel's military operations continue in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, with dire consequences for a civilian population caught in the violence. With the brutal attack by Hamas on 7 October last year, more than a year ago, over 100 hostages still remain...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on this motion regarding the genocide in Gaza, and to the Social Democrats for bringing it forward. This is an incredibly important issue for the Irish people. The marches, vigils and protests calling for a ceasefire that we have seen across the country over the past year have shown once again that the people are ahead of the Government on this....

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Pauline Tully: I wish Deputies Howlin and Catherine Murphy well in retirement.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I also wish Deputies Murphy and Howlin the very best in the future.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thank the Social Democrats for tabling this important motion on the horror we are witnessing being committed by Israel and its allies in Gaza and Lebanon. Since dawn this morning, 22 Palestinians have been murdered by Israel and 40 people in Lebanon have been murdered by Israel. Since October last year, that brings it to a horrific total of about 48,000 people we know of who have been...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Gino Kenny: I too offer Deputies Howlin and Murphy well wishes in their future outside Dáil Éireann.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Gino Kenny: I commend the Social Democrats on this poignant motion. What we are seeing on our television screens every night is almost unbearable to watch, but you have to keep watching, because if you turn away, it will keep happening. The past 13 months have been exceptional in the absolute inhumanity of what is being done to the people of Gaza. The only parallel I can make in the politicisation of...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I too wish Deputies Howlin and Murphy the very best. I thank them for their sterling and outstanding service here over many years. The House will be a poorer place without them. The situation in Gaza is dire. The latest data suggests that as of 29 October 2024, more than 44,000 people, including 43,061 Palestinians and 1,706 Israelis, have been reported as killed in the Israel-Hamas war....