Seanad debates

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

3:00 pm

Photo of Labhrás Ó MurchúLabhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

Is mian liom freisin fáilte faoi leith a chur roimh an Seanadóir nua, a bhean chéile agus a chlann. Tá mé cinnte, ón méid atá cloiste agam, go mbeidh an Seanadóir Dearey in ann seirbhís speisialta a thabhairt don Teach seo. Go raibh rath Dé ar a shaothar.

Last week, I discussed the issue of the false passports used in a high profile murder case. I understand from the media that the Minister for Foreign Affairs has met the Israeli ambassador. Will the Leader check with the Minister as to the outcome of that meeting? Various newspaper reports suggest that the ambassador stated he had no information whatsoever regarding the case. Some of the names on the passports are now seemingly in the public domain. One in particular is a fairly high profile businessman. At the very least, an unfriendly act is involved. It could also be a dangerous situation in the context of security and protection of Irish citizens. That the Minister believed it necessary to meet the Israeli ambassador suggests a connection is perceived in the case. If it is true that Mossad was involved in this murder-----

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