Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I support the call made yesterday that we invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House to discuss the worsening situation in the Middle East. The appalling loss of life over the past number of days is a cause of concern to all of us. It is now incumbent on EU Foreign Ministers, in their collective wisdom, to put their heads together and attempt to broker peace talks. One does not want to apportion blame to either side but there is significant blame on both sides of this intractable dispute in Gaza. This matter needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency by the EU, as a very powerful body.

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