Results 1-6 of 6 for israel speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...people. Without men and women in the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána, we really are placing the country at risk. The forum was a good idea. We have seen in recent times, with the horrific violence in Palestine and Israel, that very strong emotions are generated among Irish people when they see that level of ongoing brutality and violence. We do not adopt a neutral...

Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...remained in the regions and did not spread with such alarm around the world. In part that is the reason there was so much outrage at the massacre perpetrated by Hamas on the people of southern Israel on 7 October last. That was a massacre that was not done in the name of the Palestinian people. In fact, it was very damaging to the cause and the interests of the Palestinian people. I...

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...which we need to have greater emphasis and concentration, we need to ensure we get the booster vaccines out as quickly as we can. We saw they were effective in reducing the wave that took place in Israel a number of months ago. We also need to be aware that when it comes to the booster programme, those who are immunocompromised have to be prioritised and I welcome the fact the Government...

Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel: Statements (20 May 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: ..., predominantly on the people of the Gaza Strip. We need to recognise the violence that breaks out in the Middle East seems to follow a standard pattern. Sometimes rockets are fired by Hamas into Israel and inevitably we get a response from the Israeli military and Government that is always disproportionate, excessive and indiscriminate. We see this by looking at the numbers of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1780. To ask the Minister for Health the grounds upon which Israel was included in the list of countries from which mandatory quarantine is required on arrival here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18957/21]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...to get out and enjoy freedom. We need to be realistic with the population about the impact of the vaccination. It will have a very positive impact on hospitalisations and deaths. Results from Israel and Imperial College London reveal that it is having a significant impact in reducing the number of hospitalisations, serious illnesses and deaths. Nonetheless, no vaccine will be 100%...