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

Micheál Martin: I beg the Ceann Comhairle's indulgence before I reply, as we finish up the Dáil, to put on record my profound thanks to him and to the unsung army of men and women who make the Oireachtas and, through it, our democracy work - the stewards, the catering staff, the cleansing and maintenance staff, researchers, clerks, the media who are based here and the gardaí who are posted here....

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

Micheál Martin: -----and not sustainable. It is something that should have been provided for far less than it subsequently was provided for but it was sought by Members of the House.

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

Micheál Martin: I am not naming any names.

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

Micheál Martin: I am making the point. In terms of the security hut-----

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)

Micheál Martin: On the question of sanctions, we participate in European sanctions and sanctions adopted by the United Nations Security Council or the European Union. We have been very active on the sanctions front, in particular, against the violent Israeli settlers this year. The EU has adopted sanctions and we continue to press for that also. Across society, Ireland is broadly supportive. Language...

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

Micheál Martin: It is almost trying to exploit the crisis-----

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

Micheál Martin: -----to try to have a political go at Government.

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

Micheál Martin: That is wrong.

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

Micheál Martin: What we are trying to do in the court is important here-----

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

Micheál Martin: -----because if we can succeed-----

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

Micheál Martin: If we can succeed legally in getting the court to broaden how it interprets the Genocide Convention-----

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

Micheál Martin: -----around the denial of humanitarian access into Gaza, it will be a very effective day's work by Ireland.

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

Micheál Martin: I am willing, with our legal team, to share with the Deputy-----

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

Micheál Martin: I want to build consensus here and a proper approach to this issue.

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

Micheál Martin: The clear message from my extensive engagement with international partners, who have expressly welcomed the approach of the Government, is that we sustain it. These efforts are continuing as we speak. As this House is aware, steps are being taken by the Israeli Parliament against UNRWA. These could bring about the collapse of the entire humanitarian response in Gaza, which rests on...

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

Micheál Martin: It is not that it is so-called "unconstitutional"; it is unconstitutional. No one is arguing with that and those measures have to be amended. I emphasise in particular that the ICJ advisory opinion did not somehow drop from the sky. Again, some in the Opposition have ignored this. The Government strongly supported the request by the General Assembly for this advisory opinion in December...

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

Micheál Martin: I welcome the opportunity to address the situation in Gaza, which remains an issue of profound concern and horror for the Government, this House and the people of Ireland. It is now over 12 months since this House adopted a motion in the aftermath of the attacks perpetrated by Hamas and other terrorist groups against Israel on 7 October 2023. At that time, we unreservedly condemned these...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: At the beginning of the new EU institutional cycle, Ireland is keen to play its part in shaping the European policy agenda. This has included conducting an initial, cross-departmental analysis on the recent reports by Enrico Letta “Much More than a Market” and Mario Draghi “The Future of European Competitiveness”. This work commenced immediately following the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: The continuation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon is unacceptable. Reports of dozens of deaths in the past week alone are a brutal reminder of the ongoing death and destruction that the people of Gaza are enduring. I am especially concerned about reports of further attacks on hospitals and medical facilities, which are particularly egregious with devastating...