Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I have been very clear and reiterated again that I believe - we can call it whatever word we wish - the detention of our citizens was illegal. These were peaceful citizens who posed no threat or risk to Israel - quite the opposite, in fact. They were going there on a humanitarian mission. I reiterate my view on that, and I have discussed that view with others, including my Spanish counterpart, and have articulated it to many, including Kaja Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs. I will always give consideration to work we can do with others at the UN. We continue to look at that. Our priority at the moment is supporting the New York declaration. It is quite an important moment to have so many countries sign up to that and the implementation now and the delivery of it, which is all about a two-state solution and working with the very fragile and evolving peace plan.

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