Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

That would allow all sides of the House to join in supporting this great national celebration.

In news that broke overnight the democratically elected President of Iran was quoted last night as saying he believed the state of Israel should be wiped off the map. Irrespective of one's views about Israeli foreign policy and its policy towards the Palestinians, and I believe most Members of this House support the Palestinian cause, I support the right of the people of Israel to exist.