Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I commend the Tánaiste for the work he has done on this issue. He has represented the country on this matter with distinction, particularly since 7 October. His recent visit to the Middle East helped. The situation is very difficult. I condemn the depravity we have seen from Hamas and the Israeli response, which involves the indiscriminate killing of so many thousands of people, particularly children, over the past number of weeks. The approach taken by the Tánaiste and the approach he is advocating at European level is the right approach. It is the only way we are going to get a lasting peace in the region. Since this question was tabled, thankfully, we have seen a ceasefire. It is temporary and we need to continue the work to ensure it becomes permanent. It is a very dark stain on humanity that requires all of our attention.

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