Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I convey my support to the people of east Cork and west Waterford who have been impacted by flooding. I thank the rescue services and council workers, particularly in Tallow, Lismore, Dungarvan and Clashmore. The Blackwater Valley will probably flood over the next couple of days. I ask that the Government give a clear signal to the local authorities that necessary funding will be provided.

I supported the motion yesterday on Palestine, which described the awful vista that is being visited upon the people there at the present time. I support the Government's position of showing solidarity with all those impacted and its commitment to provide further humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. Can the Government do more to support building peace in Gaza and opening the humanitarian corridors that are so desperately needed? Can Ireland be at the vanguard of a coalition of the willing in staying the hand of the Israeli Prime Minister?

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