Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We know that these women, who proudly and strongly stand with the mothers in Palestine, were armed with roses, placards and the courage of their convictions. They took their position there to display images of Gazan children. We have all heard of the force and very heavy-handed tactics that were used against them. It really shocked most people to see that happen. Many of these women were arrested and were subjected to different types of treatment. Some of them have contacted my office and told me that they were strip-searched, something I find deeply concerning. One woman contacted my office in relation to a cavity search, which again is deeply concerning.

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