Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

While I am conscious the issue arises from a report in a news publication, I would appreciate it, if the opportunity arises when the Tánaiste meets his German colleague, if the Tánaiste would express concern in respect of the report on the basis of the ratcheting up of conflict in the area. I wish the December conference well. This part of the world is crying out for solutions. I accept the Government has been positive in its role in this area. This is a retrograde step by the German Government. Whatever about the historical involvement of the Germans supporting the Israelis in respect of their existence, this is a negative step. I am appalled they have gone down this route and that the submarine will be used as part of the illegal embargo. I have no doubt once submarines are commissioned, they will be used, possibly against Irish citizens trying to break the embargo.

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