Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Tánaiste's response. Since the conflict began, 37,202 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 85,000 injured. I acknowledge that 1,200 Israelis are reported to have been killed, with nearly 5,500 reported as injured. Some 17,000 children are now known by the descriptor, wounded child with no surviving family, WCNSF. Approximately 70,000 homes have been destroyed and 1.7 million people in Gaza have been displaced.

On 18 June, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle asked in the Chamber whether aeroplanes are being inspected, as is our right to do and as we used to do prior to 2020. The Taoiseach replied that no exception has been applied for this year. The Tánaiste has said the same in his response. Given that 1,000 exemptions were granted in 2023, it is surprising that applications should drop so suddenly. The Official Report records Deputy Pringle asking whether inspections are being carried out, to which no response was given. Are inspections taking place?

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