Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)

I have shared this information with the Dáil on a number of occasions since I was reappointed as Minister for Finance. I am absolutely aware of all the awful humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding on the people of Gaza and the House is aware of the very strong diplomatic action that this State is taking with regard to it. On this particular issue, as I said, ISIF has divested from a number of companies that are active in that area. It is independent of me. I do not play a role in directing it with regard to individual transactions it makes. I know that the board of ISIF and the NTMA will be well aware of all the issues that are associated with some of these investments, which is why they have exited from a number of them.

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