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think the European Union, in many parts of the world, could have done even more to apply more pressure to bring about a ceasefire. However, I am very conscious, in the context in which we are talking tonight, that there is a ceasefire in place but the ceasefire … extraordinarily fragile. There have been remarks in the past number of hours that are alarming, concerning and threaten to further undermine that ceasefire. We need the hostages released. They need to be back with their families. We need the aid to flow and an ability to get humanitarian

range of foreign affairs matters. I am conscious we are meeting against a backdrop of great fragility when it comes to the ceasefire, and I know that all sides of this House will agree on the importance of the ceasefire being maintained. It was long awaited and quite … many civilian deaths and far too many children having died. It has been the most horrific situation and we now need the ceasefire to hold. I am rather alarmed and concerned at some of the language I have heard in recent hours and days in respect of that

thank the Deputy. I reiterate my strong concerns as to where we find ourselves in relation to the ceasefire agreement that is fragile. It is so important that all parties to that ceasefire agreement adhere to its terms. It is absolutely vital that Hamas releases the hostages … that Israel continues to observe the ceasefire. A return to violence and to conflict is almost unimaginable in terms of the scale of devastation it could bring at a time when we are finally beginning to see humanitarian aid getting into Gaza. That needs to be the focus

Government as well as our broad approach to important recent developments and current considerations. Last month saw agreement on a long-awaited ceasefire and a hostage release deal. This has brought much-needed hope and relief to the people of Israel and the people of Palestine, whose lives … defend itself from attack but any such right had to be exercised in line with international law, including international humanitarian law. With a ceasefire deal now in place, our priority bilaterally and as a member of the European Union must be to make sure the ceasefire is implemented

Protect Journalists, CPG, began to collect data, Gaza has been the deadliest spot for journalists to work. Today we have a shaky ceasefire – a ceasefire that has come with 61,800 people having died in the past 15 months. We should always welcome an end to violence … lasting peace in the region, but when we see press conferences like the one we saw in the US yesterday, it feels the ceasefire is on shaky ground. This violence is generational. The stories the world has seen since 7 October, of families devastated from indiscriminate bombings

particularly fragile and critical moment for this particular conflict. Like all others in this House, I welcome the agreement reached on the ceasefire and hostage release deal that has already led to the release of hostages. The immediate focus of the international community must be on the successful … support its efforts to reform and build its institutional capacity are key pillars of the Government's response. The hostage release and ceasefire deal has led to a much needed increase in the volume of critical humanitarian assistance entering Gaza. However, the scale of need remains absolutely enormous

homeland. It needs to be said, by the way, whether you like it or not, that President Trump played a role in the ceasefire. I read several accounts of what transpired in terms of getting a ceasefire. Our focus must be on copper-fastening and consolidating that ceasefire

dependent on staying silent on genocide. An economic policy which requires that is a flawed one. When the Taoiseach refers to consolidating the ceasefire, what Trump has announced does not consolidate a ceasefire. Rather, it makes it much more likely that the right-wing Zionists will not keep … ceasefire because Trump has opened up the prospect of taking over Gaza, which something they have always wished for. The diaspora is very important. I never mentioned once that we should not meet the diaspora worldwide. I said that we should make links and show solidarity. Does

touched on this briefly. It is a grave situation. The Israeli Prime Minister is threatening to end the ceasefire and reopen a conflict that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hamas is threatening not to release hostages. Both threats are to be condemned … question relates to the West Bank. I invite the Minister’s commentary in relation to that because off the back of the ceasefire there was almost a sense that the world was looking the other way. Much has been happening in the West Bank that is unacceptable

need to consolidate the ceasefire. That is the most important issue for people in Gaza right now. Hamas needs to release the hostages. Its role in this has been malign, and that needs to be acknowledged. Israel needs to honour its side of the agreement. Progress has been … made on the ceasefire. Aid is getting in. That is where the focus

Palestinians alike and, as the Deputy will be aware, unwavering support for the two-state solution. Ireland has consistently called for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and humanitarian access at scale to Gaza. At January’s Foreign Affairs Council, I welcomed the ceasefire and hostage-release deal

bombing, death, destruction and devastation the people of Gaza have faced in the past year and a half we finally saw a ceasefire and the release of hostages on both sides. Some relief and some respite after carnage and misery has now given way to worry about what … statement in opposition to any such proposal and to push for a recommittal to a two-state solution by the United States. The ceasefire, such as it is, is fragile. We have seen breaches in Gaza and, most particularly, in the West Bank. In the past, Israel

move amendment No. 1: To delete all the words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "welcomes the ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of hostages that has taken place to date; urges all parties to ensure full implementation of all phases of this agreement and commends … focus of Ireland, the EU and the international community must be on ensuring the full and successful implementation of all phases of the ceasefire and hostage release deal; — at this sensitive and critical juncture, the Government will continue to prioritise concrete policies and actions that contribute to improving

Israel. Can you imagine the scale of that? Forty-six thousand people have been killed since 7 October 2023. We now have a ceasefire, but in the midst of the ceasefire that came into effect on 26 January, a two-year-old girl, Layla, who was being

Vladimir Putin did when he started this war three years ago. That attitude is not going to help. The reality is that any ceasefire or deal at this point that consolidates the position of the Russian forces in terms of occupying places such as Crimea must be unacceptable

Irish, European and global perspective, we must keep focusing on a step-by-step approach and consolidating getting the second stage of the ceasefire over the line and then ensuring there is a massive surge of humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of Gaza. We have pressed very strongly

will not invest in anything that has any risk of further displacing or killing people, including the weakest and most vulnerable civilians. The ceasefire in Gaza is in danger because Israel has violated it several times. We need to be stronger, to shout that we will not tolerate

share the Tánaiste's concern about the ceasefire. I might say some more on that, as I have another question later about Palestine and the Middle East. I urge people on all sides of the conflict to step back from the brink. With the limited time I have

welcome Deputy Kenny. I share Deputy Ó Laoghaire's sentiments on the need to step back from the brink in protecting the fragile ceasefire in place. We will have an opportunity to engage on that shortly. To be clear, the Government and I, as the Tánaiste and leader

tariffs. I am asking specifically about governmental engagement on the ongoing issues in Palestine. We know about the dangers in relation to the ceasefire, the commentary from America that has not been helpful and the attacks that are ongoing in the West Bank at this time

have to be honest about that - there are some fundamental things on which people agree, that is, a cessation of violence, a ceasefire, the release of the hostages and, overwhelmingly, a two-state solution. That is where the European Union's focus has to remain, particularly

agree that we want to see the release of all hostages and that we want to ensure the ceasefire is maintained. Whatever happens, we are incredibly afraid that we are getting further and further away from the room and space for a two-state solution for peace, freedom

have said it already, so in the interests of time, I will not repeat it. Our immediate priority is making sure the ceasefire is maintained, the hostage release deal continues and humanitarian aid into Gaza is increased significantly. That is why we allocated €20 million more to UNRWA

doing. I made the point this morning that the most important thing now in relation to Gaza is to focus on the ceasefire and make sure that the second phase is confirmed, that all hostages are released and that a massive surge in humanitarian aid goes

beleaguered, displaced, maimed, orphaned and ethnically cleansed Palestinian people, if not for the tens of thousands murdered who will never know a ceasefire, let alone enjoy lasting peace, then for yourselves and your own legacy, because decades from now, every Member of this Parliament will claim to have

Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with his European counterparts regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/25

Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to repeated breaches by Israel of the ceasefire in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/25