Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. As I said from the outset, a number of prominent politicians, trade union leaders and lawmakers have been imprisoned in recent months. It is very ironic, in the birthplace of the Arab Spring 12 years ago, that one dictator took over from another in 2011. He is oppressing his people and has used horrible and really xenophobic language against people of colour that is completely divisive. It is important that Ireland uses its influence via the EU, which is one of the biggest trading partners with Tunisia. It is important that we reflect our solidarity with the people of Tunisia.

See this speech in context