Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I have been pretty clear on the attacks from both sides. We want both to end and I am glad that, as a result of the Egyptian intervention, the outbreak of violence has ended. I hope that remains the case but there is an onus on people to get talks moving again. There must be a settlement and that is why Ireland continues to press at EU and UN levels to get things moving. It is deeply frustrating that what appeared to be an initial hopeful sign that meaningful talks would get under way has been put on the backburner.

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