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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Thomas Gould: Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the recent emergency meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers regarding the Israeli Government and army attacking the sovereign country of Lebanon, their attacks on Syria and Yemen and their continued attacks on the West Bank and Gaza? What action will the European Union be taking to ensure an immediate ceasefire and the protection of...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this question. I attended the extraordinary videoconference meeting of EU foreign ministers on 30 September. I welcomed High Representative Borrell's decision to convene this meeting given the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and the emerging escalation in Lebanon in particular. During the meeting, I underlined Ireland's deep...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Thomas Gould: Does the Tánaiste know what is very disappointing? Although he may not have realised it, he mentioned that Hezbollah has fired 10,000 rockets, which I condemn 100%, but he never mentioned how many Israel has fired. That has been the narrative here all along. There has been criticism of Hezbollah, Yemen, Iran, Syria and everyone else. I know the Tánaiste has commented on this but...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: The overwhelming criticism in this House over the last year has been criticism of Israel. Let us be clear about that. That should not exclude criticism and condemnation of actions by Hezbollah or Hamas or of the malign role of Iran in the evolution of the conflict and the wars across the Middle East. The broadest perspective should always be brought to the House and should inform the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Thomas Gould: The Tánaiste has just mentioned the two-state solution. The two-state solution is dead in the water. There are 700,000 illegal settlers in place. How can there ever be a two-state solution when Israel is driving people from land they have owned for generations? Innocent Palestinians are being murdered, tortured and persecuted and the only thing they are guilty of is owning land in...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Visits (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: On that latter point, I met with Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds. He is very much on top of his brief early on. Ireland stands ready to facilitate the warmest of relations between the United Kingdom and the EU because that is also of benefit to Ireland and to Europe. We will continue to be supportive of sensible and intelligent reviews of existing trade agreements between the European Union...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Visits (10 Oct 2024)
Question No. 7 taken with Written Answers.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Military Aircraft
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Gary Gannon: 9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of inspections of US military aircraft that have taken place at Shannon Airport since 2020; the number of exemptions that have been given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28232/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to end the use of all Irish airports by foreign military aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40621/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: The background to my question is that we have military warplanes landing in Shannon Airport, staying for hours or overnight. We are reliant on people like the staff of The Ditch and Ed Horgan and other concerned citizens who are bringing this to our attention. Military warplanes carrying tonnes of weapons are staying overnight or passing through Shannon. What are the Government's plans to...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: Is the Deputy saying that military aircraft with tonnes of arms are landing?
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Yes, I am. Absolutely.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: I just wanted to clarify that.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Both passing through and landing for a number of hours.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: I had not heard the earlier part of the question. That is why I sought clarification. I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 and 10 together. Under the terms of the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order, 1952, all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly or land in the State require diplomatic clearance from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic clearance is only...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I will read out some of the facts. On 3 October, Omni Air, and the figure is given, on 4 October, another airline, on 4 October-----
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: Where is this from?
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I will send this on to the Tánaiste. These are all documented aeroplanes, either on contract to the US military or otherwise, that landed at Shannon Airport. These were all reported in The Ditch. Ed Horgan has also brought it to our attention. Yesterday, he documented three US warplanes were at Shannon Airport. Is the Tánaiste seriously telling me he is relying on assurances...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Military Aircraft (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: The Deputy made various points there. First of all, I condemn the war on Gaza.