Paul Bradford (Fine Gael)

I very much appreciate that Senator Norris is genuine in his comments on human rights in the Middle East. However, we sometimes fail to see, particular in respect of Israel, that there is another side to the story. While the Senator's worries need to be taken seriously, I am not convinced the Israeli deputy ambassador is any way responsible for any of the types of activities described. To respond to his comments on homophobia, it is fair to point out that the only country in the entire Middle East where a gay person can feel safe, secure, wanted and welcome is the State of Israel.