Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We know from recent history and, indeed, the history of the past few decades that both the Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas and Islamic Jihad are all capable of terrible atrocities. As a Government, we condemn them unreservedly and unequivocally. I want to be very clear about that.

As I have said, we call for three things to be done: an immediate ceasefire to be observed by all sides; Hamas to release the hostages; and Israel to turn the water and power back on and allow humanitarian corridors to be created.

The Deputy spoke eloquently about war crimes and I agree with her. I am glad to hear the Deputy speak so strongly about war crimes. Since independence, for 100 years now in Ireland, we in our millions have rejected terrorism and rejected those who attacked civilians, whether it was hospitals or shopping centres or restaurants. There is one thing I can say to the Deputy very clearly. For 100 years, we rejected terrorism here. We reject it there, now and always. People who commit war crimes should be brought to justice even if it takes 50 years. I hope the Deputy will concur with that sentiment.

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