Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am trying to be constructive with Deputy Boyd Barrett on this. I take his point and will raise it directly. I cannot give a commitment because it would be unfair of me to do so. I will, however, raise the point directly with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who, as the Deputy knows, is in Paris today representing our country in connection with the situation in Lebanon and the Middle East. Ireland has led. It has been one of the leaders in the European Union with regard to our response, as a Government, an Oireachtas and a country, in calling out Israel. The recognition of the State of Palestine was a significant step forward. We have not been laggards; we have been leaders in this. I will raise the point the Deputy has brought to the floor of the House today and the Minister for Foreign Affairs will revert to him.

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