Written answers

Tuesday, 10 February 2004

Department of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Conflicts

10:00 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received reports on the reported military incursion into Al Zaytoun, a residential district of Gaza city, killing eight Palestinians and causing extensive damage to civilian property on 28 January 2004; if he has raised the matter with the Israeli authorities or with his colleagues on the General Affairs and External Relations Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4047/04]

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the incident to which the Deputy refers. I issued a statement on 29 January, in my Presidency capacity, in response to the Jerusalem bus bombing, in which I also expressed concern at the events in Zaytoun the preceding day.

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