Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)

As I mentioned earlier, I recently returned from a trip to Egypt. My abiding memory as I came home was of the young people. My God, what does the future hold not only for Palestine but for the world? These young people have lost half their body weight because they are starving. They have lost their kids, brothers and sisters, parents and grandparents. A huge factor is that they have little or no education. Where will they be in six years' time? That is a fear. In my opinion, they are going to be angry young men and women. They will think that all of this went on in their lives when they were young and the majority of the world looked on. That is why, if legally possible, we should do everything to continue to take the lead. I hear people say this is a feel-good Bill or performance politics. I know the answer to this question, but I would like Ms Al Tamimi to let us know what she thinks the people of Palestine feel about Ireland taking a stand.