Results 1-13 of 13 for israel speaker:Averil Power

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Averil Power: ...for Foreign Affairs to express concern about the health of a Palestinian journalist, Muhammad al-Qeq, who is currently on hunger strike. He was sentenced to six months without any trial under Israel's system of administrative detention. His health is deteriorating rapidly and there are serious concerns that he is near death. This is an issue Ireland should raise with the Israeli...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2015)

Averil Power: ...help to jump-start a peace process that has stalled. One year on I am very disappointed that the Government has not acted on the recommendation of the Seanad and the Dáil. The latest direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians broke down in March 2014 and there is no expectation of a resumption of the negotiations in the foreseeable future. There is no political or...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2015)

Averil Power: ...the Minister of State for his reply and appreciate that he will bring this issue to the attention of the Minister. I wish to stress that recognition by itself will not end occupation and only Israel can do so. Ireland's recognition of the state of Palestine would have enormous symbolic significance. Last year, after this House passed a motion that I had initiated, I was invited to speak...

Seanad: Situation in Middle East and Ukraine: Statements (27 Nov 2014)

Averil Power: ...Palestine will not of itself bring peace to the region. However, it is a strong statement of support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination. In the aftermath of Israel's latest assault on Gaza last summer, now more than ever, the Palestinian people need to know that they have real support in the international community. It is also important that we do everything...

Seanad: Recognition of State of Palestine: Motion (22 Oct 2014)

Averil Power: It is important, in the aftermath of Israel's latest assault on Gaza, that the international community sends out a clear message of support for the Palestinian people.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2014)

Averil Power: ...ensure the Seanad would consider our motion which calls on the Government to recognise formally the state of Palestine and do everything it can to help to secure a viable two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in order that the citizens of both states can live together in peace and security. Twenty years after the Oslo Accords the prospects of achieving a two-state...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2014)

Averil Power: -----or buying the Israeli line that recognition of Palestine is something in Israel's gift in future negotiations, nor should we. I thank the 31 Senators who signed our motion supporting the recognition of Palestine. I also welcome the Palestinian ambassador and his colleagues to the Visitors Gallery. We have an opportunity to do something deeply significant and symbolic. I hope...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Averil Power: ...House of Commons approved a backbench motion in favour of recognising Palestine. I think Ireland should have recognised Palestine decades ago, but certainly when the PLO first agreed to recognise Israel. It is particularly important in the aftermath of Israel's latest assault on Gaza that the international community sends out a clear message of support for the Palestinian people and for...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Averil Power: -----and our support for two states, the states of Palestine and Israel, living together, but everybody needs to be on the same page. It is ridiculous to hear Israeli speakers say it would be wrong to have unilateral recognition of Palestine when in the aftermath of a ceasefire in Gaza, after it had left ruination, murder and carnage behind, it started to build more settlements and did...

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

Averil Power: The international community stands disgraced for not backing up our condemnation of Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine with real action and we stand disgraced for expressing full surprise and horror as Israel attacks Gaza for the third time in five years. The experience of the last 47 years has shown us that condemnation of Israel is not enough. Ireland, the EU and the UN must take...

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

Averil Power: I sought this debate because like many Irish people, I have been horrified by the violence in Gaza and disappointed by our Government's response. Over the last three weeks, Israel has massacred more than 1,300 Palestinians, including over 300 children, in their homes, hospital beds and mosques, and even in UN schools and emergency shelters. It has injured a further 7,000 people, including...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Illegal Israeli Settlements (26 Jun 2014)

Averil Power: ...possible. The reply from the Department refers to the fact that the reason the EU has not been pursuing this issue more vigorously is because negotiations are in progress. Negotiations in regard to the Israeli occupation of Palestine have been in progress in different formats for a long time. My view on the current negotiations is that I do not believe Israel is acting in good faith. I...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Illegal Israeli Settlements (26 Jun 2014)

Averil Power: ...of State, Deputy O'Dowd. Last year I visited the occupied Palestinian territories with Christian Aid and saw, at first hand, the impact of the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands and how Israel is using illegal settlements to undermine any real prospect of a two-state solution. We visited the South Jordan Valley, the land in which is both very fertile and valuable and which runs...