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Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: ...proud of the fact that Brian Lenihan Snr was one of the first politicians in the European Union to recognise the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and their right to live in harmony with Israel. He argued in favour of the two-state solution, the only solution that will work in the region. The actions of the President of the United States, particularly in moving the US...

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (11 Jul 2018)

Terry Leyden: ...boycott all goods from China which occupies Tibet. Ukraine is occupied, as is Northern Ireland. We could go down that road very easily. In 2017 we exported $868 million dollars worth of goods to Israel, from where we imported $63 million dollars worth of goods. These at the facts I have at my disposal. The World Bank has stated goods to the value of about $1.6 billion have been...

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Terry Leyden: The Fianna Fáil Party supports the Bill. The parliamentary party has decided the Bill has merit in sending a message to Israel that we are not satisfied with developments in Palestine and not impressed by the oppression of the Palestinians and the way they have been treated like dirt in their own country. Irish people have experience of being treated in a similar manner and know that...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 May 2018)

Terry Leyden: ...yesterday's murders in Gaza. To put things in context, there are 2 million Palestinian prisoners in an area of about 365 sq. km. It is the third most densely occupied part of the world. The Israelis must realise that if a revolution will take place and more deaths will come because this is only a start; this is not the end of the situation. They literally could technically move into...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Terry Leyden: ...in respect of the serious situation regarding the possible announcement today that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has decided to relocate that country's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and to declare that city the capital of Israel, which is in total contravention of all agreements and previous UN declarations.I have visited Jerusalem, a city that is shared by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: ...be dealt with in due course. Reference has been made to what is happening overall in the Middle East. The Minister of State did not refer in his statement to what is happening in Palestine and Israel, which is at the centre of the broader problems we are seeing. People are being killed on both sides in that conflict. It is a problem that must be resolved. I wish the Minister of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Foreign Conflicts (8 Jul 2015)

Terry Leyden: ...about the situation in Palestine. We are well aware of the issues in the village of Susiya. The matter was raised comprehensively by Senator David Norris recently. To be quite frank, the Israeli Government has decided to demolish this Palestinian village. It is a very serious issue which will affect the lives of people in the area. There has been an absolute contravention of every...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2015)

Terry Leyden: ...to go there. I would like to ask the Leader if he will arrange for the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, to come to this House for a general discussion on the regional situation in Gaza, Palestine and Israel and for a separate discussion on the situation in Azerbaijan, which does not get much coverage. Between 25 and 26 February 1992 - 23 years ago - 613 men, women and children were killed in...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: ...resulting in four worshippers killed and eight wounded, including the police officer who died later in hospital. The rabbis who died were men of peace and faith. It was the deadliest attack on Israeli civilians in more than three years. President Mahmoud Abbas rightly condemned the attack but the killings were praised by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. This is a serious departure and it...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2014)

Terry Leyden: ...I note that it is a great occasion when the independent Seanad can legally recognise the state of Palestine. It should become a fully functional state in harmony and co-operation with the state of Israel and not in conflict or competition with it. I welcome to the House the ambassador of Palestine to Ireland, Ahmed Abdelrazek, and thank him for the detailed e-mail to Members. I welcome...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: -----and for innocent victims to flee to the west. The world should put ships on the seas in the Mediterranean to rescue those under attack at this time. As far as the whole region is concerned, Israel's approach is to divide Hamas and Fatah. President Abbas is doing his utmost in this regard but he is not getting recognition. It is rather hypocritical for the Americans to condemn the...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: ...which was supported by all parties and none. During that time we endeavoured to bring both sides together, recognising the right of self-determination of the Jewish people to the State of Israel and Palestinians in a two-state solution. This was a policy laid out by the late Brian Lenihan senior in the 1980s when he stood alone in calling for the two-state solution. He did not get...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: ...today to annul this document. On the ceasefire to be negotiated by the Egyptians, I hope both sides will honour it. Hamas seems to be reluctant to do so, but it is bringing more fire on itself. The Israelis have eliminated more than 192 people on the Gaza Strip, many of them women and children, which is mass murder. They should face war crime trials because they cannot get away...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: ...to see if he requires further support. He could bring that to the Government. I support the points made by Senators O'Brien and Bacik on the situation in Gaza. It is outrageous. I ask the Israelis to desist and ask Hamas to stop firing bombs into Israel. It is only provoking a very powerful foe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (17 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: ...Minister of State will be briefed on the present position regarding the peace negotiations which are generally being de-railed. Nevertheless, we must keep the dialogue going between Palestine and Israel. The European Union has a major influence in that region. Turkey's accession has been delayed. There is no tremendous enthusiasm among the 28 member states for it. Ireland is seen to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: ...ability of our people on the ground in Brussels. The Tánaiste is in a unique position with the Presidency in respect of other matters not mentioned in his opening statement. He and I have been to Israel and Palestine. He was there in his previous life as a member of the Labour Party.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I will rephrase that. He was a member of the Labour Party but he was not Tánaiste. He is not denying the fact that we were in Israel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion with Minister of State (27 Nov 2012)

Terry Leyden: ...the Irish Presidency than at present. The European Union is a major contributor in terms of aid to the Gaza region, but the EU was sidelined in relation to the resolution between Palestine and Israel. Egypt and America, but not Europe, were involved. Ireland did not play a significant role, if any, in the settlement. I believe we should be more active in that regard. This is part of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Terry Leyden: ...Deputy Gilmore, is concerned about the issue. The situation is deeply serious. We flagged the fact that it was a powder keg ready to explode. There has been continuous conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza. One hundred people have died in the bombardment of Gaza, including women and children. Three were killed in Israel. The Dalou family were wiped out by F16 jets on Sunday...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Terry Leyden: ------to the intrusion of Israel into Palestinian lands.