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Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am absolutely appalled at the state of devastation in Gaza, that is, the destruction of homes and the murder of innocent women and children, who are victims of the appalling aggression shown by the Israel Defense Forces. I am also appalled at the lack of a solution at this stage. Notwithstanding the fact many governments, in the Middle East, Europe and other parts of the world, are making...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Thomas Gould: I am sharing time. What should have been a proud and nice day, when this State recognised the Palestinian state, has lost a lot of that with what happened on Sunday and the horrific atrocities and war crimes carried out by the Israeli state. We look at the photographs and videos that come from there and we heard people screaming as the Israeli Government burned men, women and children...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Mairead Farrell: Today, we formally recognise Palestine as a state. We recognise that Palestine is a state like any other and we recognise that it belongs among the family of nations. Ireland is often said to be Palestine's strongest European supporter, owing to our shared colonial experience. The people of Ireland have long recognised Palestine and it is good the Government has finally caught up with the...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Gino Kenny: I do have not much time, but there are brutal times and happy times in all of our lives. The happy time is today, when we can celebrate and welcome the recognition of Palestine. Some people will call it symbolic, but symbolism brings huge hope across the world. Where there is hope, there is solidarity and friendship from the people of Ireland. However, there are also brutal times. Those...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: Like others, I welcome everyone in the Public Gallery, and I welcome the ambassador into the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. It is great to see Zak Hania home. I am delighted he got back and that he and his family are here today. As has been said by many Members, it is a positive and historic move, and an advance that we have recognised the Palestinian state today and are flying the flag....

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Patrick Costello: Like others I think this is a hopeful day, and a day to celebrate. I was working in Palestine in 2014 when Sweden recognised the Palestinian state. I witnessed first-hand the hope and joy of the Palestinians around me, with Swedish flags appearing on taxis and everywhere. It was a celebration. It was a moment when they felt their struggle was recognised and seen, and that people were...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I have listened to commentators in recent days talk about the significance of the recognition of Palestine in the Dáil. Some say this is merely symbolism and that symbolism does not matter. If people doubt the power of symbolism, I encourage them to listen to the words of the Palestinian national team player Charlotte Phillips, who lined out against the Bohemian women's team on 15 May...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Pauline Tully: It will be ten years in December since a Sinn Féin motion was passed mandating the Government to officially recognise the State of Palestine. It is truly an historic development that Ireland is finally recognising Palestinian statehood. It is gravely unfortunate, however, that it has taken so long and that it has taken such savagery, especially in the past seven months, for the...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I also welcome the Palestinian ambassador, other members of the Palestinian community and activists to the Gallery. I welcome, in particular, Zak Hania, his wife Batoul and their children. I am delighted Zak escaped the horror of what Israel has been inflicting on the people of Gaza, which continues as we speak, as men, women and children are slaughtered by this genocidal regime. This day...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Haughey was to have six and a half minutes. If he likes, there is another Government slot in 15 minutes and there is six and a half minutes available.

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: No, I will proceed now.

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will take the three minutes from the next Government slot and give it to you now, with the agreement of the House.

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Matt Carthy: Agreed.

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Haughey: Perfect. Today, 28 May 2024, is an historic day. Ireland, along with Spain and Norway, formally recognises the State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders. This brings to eight the number of European states that have done this. It has taken many years and much diplomacy and negotiation to bring us to this point. In 1980, Ireland was the first EU state to back the principle of...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Gary Gannon: Let me begin by acknowledging our friend, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, ambassador of Palestine. I also acknowledge the members of the Palestinian community who are in the Gallery. In particular, I extend my warmest welcome to Dr. Waheel Abu Namas, his wife, Suha and their seven children. Bombed from their home in Gaza, they found refuge in my community in East Wall. They have made our...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I will start by complimenting the Tánaiste, Deputy Martin, for taking the lead on this and for doing the ground work over a number of months to get us to this position. I also want to recognise the role of the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and many other Members of this House who have called...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

John Brady: I welcome Ireland's long overdue recognition of the State of Palestine. As we look on that state or what remains of it today, only a fraction is under Palestinian authority. Israel has steadily and illegally annexed huge areas of Palestinian territory, employing a strategy of apartheid, displacement and dispersion. Palestinians remaining in these territories are left a fragmented people...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Holly Cairns: I warmly welcome the Palestinian ambassador and everyone in the Gallery. I am proud to stand here with the Palestinian flag raised outside as we officially recognise the State of Palestine. It is more important than ever that we take a stand as a country to make our support for the people of Palestine clear. I was struck by the words of Charlotte Phillips, a Palestinian footballer who...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Dáil is suspended for five minutes.

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar fionraí ar 4.30 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 4.34 p.m. Sitting suspended at 4.30 p.m. and resumed at 4.34 p.m.