Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I call again on the Taoiseach to instruct the Ceann Comhairle to recall the Dáil. I thank the Cathaoirleach who, under the Standing Orders of this House, was able to recall the Seanad. The Seanad, at least, is discussing this issue and the Dáil should do likewise. None of us are under any illusion about the influence or power of this Chamber but as Senator Norris and others said earlier, for us to remain silent on this issue would further the disgrace the European Union has brought on itself.

In his opening remarks the Minister stated that he dealt with certain aspects of this issue by way of Dáil questions on 16 June - six weeks ago. That was the last time this issue was discussed in the Irish Parliament. On 23 July 2014, this resolution was proposed and adopted by the UN Human Rights Council. It states that 350 Palestinians were killed at that stage and two Israeli civilians. That number has doubled since then in terms of children, women and innocent people killed both in Palestine and in Israel.

My own view, and the official view of my-----