Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need for Ireland and the EU to promote international initiatives that would seek a solution to the current crisis in Gaza, including the release of hostages, respect for democratically elected representatives, an end to attacks on civilians and end to the destruction by the Israeli authorities of the civilian infrastructure and a peaceful resolution of the issues that have led to the current crisis. In view of the importance of this issue, I hope the Chair will agree to this request. I cannot see but how it is urgent.

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