Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I too am glad to get the opportunity to talk about this very serious matter that is happening in the world today and especially in the Middle East. I say to the Minister of State that we must ensure that we continue to be neutral. Indeed, our voices must be heard at European level asking for peace and that the ceasefire happens there right away. It is very wrong that people, civilians and children, are being slaughtered there day after day and it is time to call a halt to that now.

The European Union's migration stance significantly impacts smaller countries like Ireland. We are paying an awful price now for migrants. We have our share taken and like I said to the Taoiseach yesterday, there is a point at which we must call a stop to this because we are impacting severely on our own communities. The decision has been made to bring 70 more people to the Muckross Road in Killarney and people are up in arms. Elderly people, women and children are worried for their safety in this area and I said we have enough.

There is a request being made continuously that the Israeli ambassador be sent home. I have a different viewpoint. I ask that this Israeli ambassador be seen after here and be kept here. Ask her to ensure the safety and return of our people who are out there in the Middle East.

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