Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The scenes from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied Palestinian territory, where an Israeli raid has resulted in the deaths of at least ten Palestinians and forced thousands to flee their homes, must be condemned in the strongest terms, as should today's car ramming in Tel Aviv that attacked innocent Israelis.

The Israeli Government is carrying out indiscriminate attacks on Palestine as the occupation and apartheid intensifies. The world must say stop and Ireland must lead the way. This House has adopted resolutions demanding that Israeli end its occupation and annexation of Palestinian lands. We should have another debate and resolution this week. More importantly, however, we need action by the Government.

Ireland should recognise the state of Palestine. We must take measures to end the EU preferential trading relationship with Israel. We should start by withdrawing Irish State investment from companies that operate in the occupied territory. Can we have a debate on this matter this week?

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