Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Since the start of the current crisis in the Middle East, my Department has worked with the relevant authorities to facilitate the exit from Gaza of Irish citizens, and accompanying dependants, that have expressed a wish to leave. To date 56 Irish citizens and their dependants have been assisted to leave Gaza.

A small number of Irish citizens remain in Gaza. We will continue to work consistently with the relevant authorities to assist Irish citizens and their accompanying dependants who have expressed a wish to exit Gaza. We will also work with the relevant authorities on any additional cases of Irish citizens and accompanying dependants in Gaza where they arise and where they have expressed a wish to exit Gaza.

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the case of an Irish citizen (details supplied) trapped in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55590/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I confirm the situation of this individual Irish citizen raised in your question, my Department is aware of their case and is providing consular assistance.

Since the start of the current crisis in the Middle East, my Department has worked with the relevant authorities to facilitate the exit from Gaza of Irish citizens, and accompanying dependents, that have expressed a wish to leave. To date 56 Irish citizens and their dependants have been assisted to leave Gaza.

A small number of Irish citizens and accompanying dependants remain in Gaza, including the individual whose case your have raised. Clearance for these individuals to exit from Gaza is decided by the relevant local authorities. My Department continues to work consistently with the relevant authorities on additional cases where these arise and to assist in instances where Irish citizens and accompanying dependants wish to exit Gaza.