Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

I hope in this case we will have a proper analysis and exposé of what happened. There should be an inquiry to ascertain whether any other Member of the House has acted in that way since this Seanad commenced in 2007.

I add my voice to those who have raised the issue of piracy by the Israeli forces in international waters in respect of the flotilla of aid headed for Gaza. We had the atrocities of the invasion of Gaza last year. We have an illegal blockade of Gaza, contrary to United Nations resolutions, and now we have this act of piracy. The United Nations has condemned the actions.