Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

At another level, I understand what he is at in terms of the prism through which he sees the world. His idea is that he is the Holy Grail when it comes to supporting the Palestinian people. Internationally, people perceive Ireland and the Irish Government as being very strong supporters of the people of Palestine. The Deputy is wrong again in his approach. On the provisional measures that have been sought, we sought them. We have participated, as one of the few countries legally in the court, but we do things properly, rigorously and with analysis. For a person who talks loudly about wanton murder and destruction, why has the Deputy failed to condemn the Hamas attack that took place on 7 October? Why did the statement his party issued some weeks ago seem to almost implicitly condone that terrible atrocity? There is no consistency in the Deputy's approach.

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