Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

Business of Joint Committee

Photo of Ruairí Ó MurchúRuairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Everyone would want to add their words and sentiments. Obviously, our thoughts are with those who are, as the Vice Chairman said, struggling in Türkiye and Syria. As Deputy Haughey said, the region has had to deal with crisis upon crisis, so I think there is a piece of work that needs to be done. Obviously, there is international solidarity and Ireland will have a part to play in that. Again, there will be particular issues given the circumstances across Türkiye and, in particular, Syria.