Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I call on the Minister, I wish to make two points.

The bulk of the observations and questions so far have been on the Middle East peace process. I acknowledge the personal priority the Minister has given to achieving a resolution in that regard. I know he will outline some of the measures in his response.

For the benefit of members, we have been in contact with both the Palestinian and Israeli ambassadorial offices here in town and both have agreed to meet with the committee. We probably would have met with them were it not for the restricted nature of our work as a result of Covid, but it is a priority issue and we will meet by Zoom or otherwise as soon as possible because I believe that would be important for members in light of the current position with the peace process.