Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)

I support the calls for a debate on the Gaza issue. Whether we like it or not on either side of the House, 14 Irish citizens are in Givon prison in Israel, arrested and detained against their wills in an aggressive, determined and disgusting manner. I also support the calls made regarding the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. He does have a responsibility in this case. He is in our jurisdiction and he should answer questions posed in the Dáil and Seanad. If we cannot fulfil this onus of responsibility and have a debate on this matter, we are doing a disservice to the 14 Irish citizens being held against their will in Givon prison. I hope the Leader will accede to requests for a debate on this issue either today or tomorrow with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

I wish to propose another amendment to the Order of Business, namely that the Seanad debates the issue of septic tank charges under the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. Yesterday, we learned this Bill will be introduced in this House next Wednesday. The charge will criminalise those with septic tanks in rural areas.