Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I am absolutely appalled by the Minister's response. Cuba is a small island nation like ours, sitting beside a major international power. For over 47 years, Cuba has suffered and over 2,000 people have been killed in terrorist attacks. A further 3,500 have been maimed and injured, including tourists, and a civilian aircraft carrying Cuban citizens was bombed. It is not good enough for the Minister, or for Ireland, an independent, neutral country, not to have a strong voice on this issue, particularly as this is a small island nation. May I also say——

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