Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Since the start of this crisis, my Department has worked with the relevant authorities to facilitate the exit from Gaza of those Irish citizens, and immediate dependents, who have expressed a wish to leave. We continue to advocate with the authorities in relation to those Irish citizens and dependents who have not yet been permitted to leave.

Since the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt first reopened in November, my Department, working through our Embassies in the region, has been able to assist over 100 Irish citizens and dependents to leave to date.

There remains a very small number of Irish citizens in Gaza, with four Irish citizens currently having made themselves known to us. There is also a small number of dependents of Irish citizens remaining in Gaza. My Department is continuing to advocate on behalf of both Irish citizens and dependents, and we continue to provide support where possible.