Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have just explained to the Deputy. In an effort to be helpful, of course we wish the return of both Deputies to the House after their journey to Palestine. Of course we all commend the work of all organisations, NGOs, governments and others who are assisting the people of Gaza on an ongoing basis. They are enduring tremendous hardship, particularly in the aftermath of the attacks that took place there some time ago. The House is united in expressing that sentiment. However, it does not mean the subject is relevant to the questions we are dealing with.

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