Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. O’Brien for responding to our questions, most of which have been covered. I wish to pick up one point that I just do not understand. In Mr. O’Brien’s words, why is Ireland taking this role? Business leaders have asked him. I will not answer that question but I will let the people of Palestine and their representatives who sat in those very seats a few weeks ago do so. They want Ireland to continue to take the lead. I do not expect business leaders to fly over and see what is happening and the devastation on the ground. However, if they simply turn on their televisions, they will know exactly what is going on. I am asking a simple question. Is there no moral responsibility in this debate? We are talking about minuscule amounts of money. Even if this was €1, I have heard on the ground the effect this Bill will have on the people of Palestine. We are taking the lead. We are representing the Government and the people of Ireland, and that is the feedback we are getting. Is there no moral responsibility in this argument?