Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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As I said earlier, aiding and abetting war crimes or crimes against humanity or genocide is a criminal offence in Ireland.

On what Deputy Kelly said, I am sure our views on what is happening in Gaza are very similar. I know the revulsion the Deputy shares with me on what is happening there but when it comes to legislation I have to look to see what is necessary. In terms of what is necessary, at present any state entity acting outside of international law could come within the parameters of this legislation. For that reason, it is not necessary.