Frances Black (Independent)

I was referring to what Senator O'Loughlin said this morning. I said to her that we need action.

It is vital that the occupied territories Bill be passed as soon as possible and that it include services. I will meet the Tánaiste next week to discuss this with him. The Bill's passage would send an unbelievably strong signal to the Palestinian people and the human rights activists, including those in Ireland. These are amazing people who are doing unbelievable work in this area. We have to get going and act quickly on this.

I am surprised the EU has not made a statement regarding the illegal interception of the flotilla. I have not heard anything yet. We in Ireland need to put pressure on the EU to make a statement and say what has happened is absolutely unacceptable.