Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Tánaiste. Obviously, anything helps the people who have been under absolute genocidal slaughter is to be welcomed. I accept that the Government has spoken strongly and probably, at times, has been among very few with regard to the plight of the Palestinian people. We have stated explicitly that we believe we have to do everything we can as a State. We would much prefer that action was taken at a European level, particularly when you talk about holding Israel to account.

I do not think there is any doubt but that we need to follow through with the occupied territories Bill. I am somewhat worried, with regard to the Tánaiste's commentary, in the sense that the only promise at this point in time is on goods but we have to look at services. We cannot have people profiting from modern-day colonisation and genocide. It is just not acceptable in any way, shape or form.

I would like to know how the communication with our European partners goes on. I understand they are coming from a different place.

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