Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has been contacted in relation to an Irish citizen seeking the evacuation of his father from Gaza; and if he will address the matters raised (details supplied). [43204/25]

Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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104. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to coordinate with his counterpart at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to ensure that a family connected with Irish citizens are evacuated from Gaza (details supplied). [43284/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 104 together.

I wish to thank the Deputies for raising this case.

I appreciate that this is an extremely difficult situation for the citizen and his family, and I am acutely aware that the situation in Gaza is appalling and deteriorating. As the Deputies will know, Ireland has consistently condemned the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and continues to urge all parties to do everything possible to support efforts underway to reach agreement on a new ceasefire and hostage release deal. Ireland has steadfastly advocated for an urgent end to hostilities and for unimpeded humanitarian access, and will continue to do so.

I can confirm that officials in my Department are aware of this case and remain in contact with the citizen concerned. Officials in my Department have provided extensive advice and assistance to the citizen, in particular with regard to the processes involved with regard to exiting Gaza.

I wish to assure the Deputies that my Department stands ready to assist all Irish citizens who remain in Gaza in accordance with the Department’s Consular Assistance Charter. I can further confirm that all Irish citizens who remain in Gaza and have contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade seeking assistance have been offered the opportunity to leave, but for a variety of reasons have chosen to remain.