Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of reports that payments have been requested in exchange for evacuation assistance for Palestinians living in Gaza. My officials are continuing to monitor the situation through our missions in the region.

Ireland’s three key diplomatic priorities have been made clear: we need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, a drastic increase in access to humanitarian assistance and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. I will continue to engage with my Egyptian counterparts on these issues.