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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am making the point. In terms of the security hut-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: Yes. Anyway, I said what I said in respect of that. In terms of the security hut, that came from a recommendation from a group. I think it was excessive but often when the Garda recommends certain security measures in Government Buildings, people fulfil what is ordained in respect of security in that regard. On the phone pouches, I want to make this point. I have been a long-term...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: On the question of sanctions, we participate in European sanctions and sanctions adopted by the United Nations Security Council or the European Union. We have been very active on the sanctions front, in particular, against the violent Israeli settlers this year. The EU has adopted sanctions and we continue to press for that also. Across society, Ireland is broadly supportive. Language...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: It is almost trying to exploit the crisis-----

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----to try to have a political go at Government.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: That is wrong.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: What we are trying to do in the court is important here-----

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----because if we can succeed-----

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: If we can succeed legally in getting the court to broaden how it interprets the Genocide Convention-----

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: -----around the denial of humanitarian access into Gaza, it will be a very effective day's work by Ireland.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am willing, with our legal team, to share with the Deputy-----

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: I want to build consensus here and a proper approach to this issue.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: The clear message from my extensive engagement with international partners, who have expressly welcomed the approach of the Government, is that we sustain it. These efforts are continuing as we speak. As this House is aware, steps are being taken by the Israeli Parliament against UNRWA. These could bring about the collapse of the entire humanitarian response in Gaza, which rests on...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: It is not that it is so-called "unconstitutional"; it is unconstitutional. No one is arguing with that and those measures have to be amended. I emphasise in particular that the ICJ advisory opinion did not somehow drop from the sky. Again, some in the Opposition have ignored this. The Government strongly supported the request by the General Assembly for this advisory opinion in December...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: I welcome the opportunity to address the situation in Gaza, which remains an issue of profound concern and horror for the Government, this House and the people of Ireland. It is now over 12 months since this House adopted a motion in the aftermath of the attacks perpetrated by Hamas and other terrorist groups against Israel on 7 October 2023. At that time, we unreservedly condemned these...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: At the beginning of the new EU institutional cycle, Ireland is keen to play its part in shaping the European policy agenda. This has included conducting an initial, cross-departmental analysis on the recent reports by Enrico Letta “Much More than a Market” and Mario Draghi “The Future of European Competitiveness”. This work commenced immediately following the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: The continuation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon is unacceptable. Reports of dozens of deaths in the past week alone are a brutal reminder of the ongoing death and destruction that the people of Gaza are enduring. I am especially concerned about reports of further attacks on hospitals and medical facilities, which are particularly egregious with devastating...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland supports the important role that UN Special Procedures mandate holders play in the international human rights system. Their work contributes to the development of international human rights standards and helps to raise public awareness on human rights issues. Both I and my officials will continue to defend the important role undertaken by all such mandate holders. Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: On 19 July 2024 the International Court of Justice delivered its Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. The Court’s principal conclusions were that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful, and that Israel is under an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (7 Nov 2024)

Micheál Martin: The urgent need to address the conflict in the Middle East remains a priority for Ireland. This includes ongoing support for efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal and ensure the supply of humanitarian assistance at scale in Gaza, as well as our efforts to advance the two-state solution. I have underlined my strong support for EU sanctions targeting violent or extreme...