Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In the past few days, we have seen some unhelpful interventions from the Israeli Embassy. It is profoundly unhelpful for diplomatic entities to spread disinformation or criticise our President. At this time, it would be helpful to hear from the Government on Ireland’s approach to Gaza at international level.

We in the Labour Party believe time should be set aside this week to hear from the Tánaiste following the meeting of foreign ministers in Luxembourg yesterday and from the Taoiseach ahead of the meeting European Council which he will attend later this week. At a time when so much disinformation is being spread, it is important that we hear directly from Government figures and have a chance to receive a briefing on Gaza from the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

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