Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The devastation that is happening in Gaza - the attacks on civilians and hospitals we are all appalled by - are being partially funded by the sale of these Israeli bonds. The head of Israel Bonds told investors that purchasing bonds was the best way to help Israel's war campaign. Ireland is a signatory to the Genocide Convention and under that convention, we are obliged to ensure that our State's institutions do not facilitate genocide. The Central Bank of Ireland is a State institution and by authorising the sale of these bonds, it is clearly facilitating genocide. Will Deputy Donohoe, as a Minister with obligations under the Genocide Convention, act?

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