Results 1-3 of 3 for israel speaker:John Whelan
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
John Whelan: ...to the public and we would be grateful if the Members from Sinn Féin would do the same for a moment and allow me to make my point. I was quoting the former British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, when I made the remark. That has nothing to do with Israel and I do not want to start another international incident. It has nothing to do with Palestine or anybody in Palatine, in...
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)
John Whelan: ...We cannot wake again to hear that children were killed in their sleep. We must initiate sanctions and urge the United States to impose an immediate arms embargo in the region that encompasses the Israeli side. It is not possible to talk about peace while arming Israel to its teeth with $3 billion worth of military hardware every year. We know how powerful and effective a simple boycott...
- Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)
John Whelan: ...litres of water in their factories and plants on a daily and weekly basis. This is part of the strategic planning of international companies. We are competing with countries such as Scotland and Israel for investment and job creation of this nature. As part of the planning conditions, Intel has agreed to pay ¤21 million, a significant sum, to Kildare County Council for the supply of...