Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Minute's Silence for Israel and Palestine

 

10:30 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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The Leader has intimated that she is prepared to take a minute's silence now.

Photo of Lisa ChambersLisa Chambers (Fianna Fail)
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I propose that we have a minute's silence on behalf of Members of Seanad Éireann to acknowledge the loss of life in both Israel and Palestine and in Gaza over the weekend and the last couple of days. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families and communities of those bereaved, those who are seriously injured, and those dealing with the fall-out of the conflict that is still ongoing.

Members rose.

Cuireadh an Seanad ar fionraí ar 12.56 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 1.15 p.m.

Sitting suspended at 12.56 p.m. and resumed at 1.15 p.m.