Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am sure the Deputy was not, but it is ironic that other than him - and he is very welcome - not a single other Government Member could attend to hear the witnesses.

On the Bill and the divestment from companies that operate within the illegal settlements, how does that fit into the wider campaign, as our guests see it, of boycott, divestment and sanctions that has been advocated? How does it fit into the wider campaign to bring to bear international pressure on Israel for its gross violations of international law? What will it say if we do not do this? What will be the implications of Ireland not taking this opportunity to divest the money that has been collected from our taxpayers and subsequently invested in companies that are profiting from the illegal actions of the Israeli State? What message will it send if we do not take this initiative by swiftly advancing the progression of the Bill?