Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

The EU wants the new Government led by Hamas to make a de facto statement that it condemned violence and would not use it for political means. The EU has decided that funding of €224 million is available to support the Palestinian people. Through High Representative Javier Solana, the Presidency, the Troika and senior officials of the Commission, including President Barroso, every effort has been made to channel cash to the people for education, welfare and health services. The EU has made every effort to ensure this happens. We want democracy to prevail.

I have not been invited to see this wonderful ship, the HMS Ocean, but I hope DeputyGormley will represent me and his constituents.

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