Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Is that what we are expected to do? This is double standards. We are consistent on Palestine. We have done much more than the Deputy has suggested on Palestine, and the evidence of that is how we were treated in Palestine by the Palestinian authorities or by other neighbouring states who acknowledge Ireland's commitment, which is not only in terms of words but also in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, in financial supports, and in supporting the Palestinian authority in civil society in Palestine.

We have consistency across the board in terms of the application of international law and UN resolutions which Russia has flagrantly abused. To train in de-mining and in medical combat in no way undermines military neutrality. As to the drill instruction, it is drill instructing the trainer of trainers. We have done no training of any basic training, and from my understanding there will not be any for 2023. Cyprus is the location for the de-mining and Germany for the drill instructors. I suggest to Deputy Connolly that other EU member states are entitled to take their position. If she lived closer to Russia, she would see this as an existential threat, and they do. On the 12-point peace plan-----

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