Seanad debates
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Recognition of State of Palestine: Motion
11:50 am
Averil Power (Fianna Fail)
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I move:
I thank the Leader for accepting my amendment to the Order of Business so that we can consider this motion. I understand the Leader is prepared to accept the motion on behalf of the Government side of the House. I welcome that 31 Senators from all sides of the House signed the motion so that we could bring it forward. It is an important and historic occasion for the Upper House of the Oireachtas to be sending out this message. While I acknowledge that the motion is being accepted without debate, I ask the Cathaoirleach's indulgence to allow me to can explain its importance.
That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to formally recognise the State of Palestine and do everything it can at an international level to help secure a viable two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I cannot allow the Senator that facility. She has discussed the motion on the Order of Business already.
Averil Power (Fianna Fail)
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It is important, in the aftermath of Israel's latest assault on Gaza, that the international community sends out a clear message of support for the Palestinian people.
Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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The motion is without debate.
Averil Power (Fianna Fail)
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It is important we send out that message today. I believe that we have done so and I thank Members on all sides of the House for doing so.
Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Is the motion seconded?
Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)
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I second the motion.