Don Lydon (Fianna Fail)

Like Senator Ryan, I call for an urgent debate on the Middle East, particularly Palestine and Israel. The Palestinians have been subjected to a process for many decades that will result in their extermination if it is not stopped. I know the Israelis live in constant fear of suicide bombings, but Israel has one of the most right-wing governments in the world and nobody is doing anything about it. The issue needs to return to the front pages of our newspapers. I do not know what effect our deliberations will have on the conflict, but I ask the Leader to allow a debate on it as soon as possible.