Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I support the petition. The fact that 23,000 people signed it demonstrates considerable public concern about this issue. Deputies from all political parties and none have also raised the issue on the floor of the House. The fact that the Israeli arms industry may tender for contracts in the European Union does not mean we should accept such tenders. As a small state, Ireland can take a principled stance on issues such as this and send a clear message that we will not be involved in the arms trade with Israel while it illegally occupies Palestine. I register my support for the petition.