Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Berry. The first thing that I hope is on the minds of everyone in this House and people right across the country is a need to see an immediate cessation of violence, of killing and the horror the people in Gaza and of Palestine are experiencing. It remains the position of the Irish Government that there needs to be an immediate cessation of violence and of course the release of all hostages. I think Ireland has shown real commitment when it comes to humanitarian aid. The Tánaiste obviously announced additional funding of €20 million for UNRWA in recent weeks. The proposal the Deputy makes is something we certainly do not rule out. There has been engagement between Ireland and Jordan. I understand officials are continuing to engage with the Jordanian authorities today on the matter.

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