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children are being killed or injured every day in Lebanon by the IDF; notes that: — on 18th May, 2026, the IDF boarded a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters, and kidnapped humanitarian activists, including 13 Irish citizens; — those citizens were assaulted and abused by members of the Israeli … line that this Government is a leader and is leading out in its response to Palestine. Dr. Susan Power is the head of legal at Al-Haq, an organisation in Palestine. She spoke in briefing rooms in Leinster House and at a committee meeting. I also heard

clear, funded and time-bound solution. Workshops are convened, cancelled and reconvened. Designs are approved and then sent back to the drawing board. It is a case study in institutional drift, with real environmental and public health consequences. For a decade, untreated or poorly treated wastewater has repeatedly … business within a few weeks so there are double standards here. I would like to know why the EPA is aiding and abetting Uisce Éireann's shocking record by not going after it and making it accountable. There were three fines in 2024 - three fines in Ireland. There

does not mean that it should not be tried to the point where it is proven to be technically impossible. I take on board some of what the Minister said earlier in terms of the barriers that may exist to this Bill being passed. I fundamentally disagree, however … sources are that 80% of those killed on the Palestinian side were civilians. Then there are the employees of UNRWA and other humanitarian aid workers. A couple of Irish diplomats were nearly killed recently. The UN Commissioner for Human Rights said 80% of Palestinians killed were civilians

could have the expertise to facilitate them in getting barring orders. As I said before, it is my intention to improve the civil legal aid scheme and I hope to be able to publish the reports I have received in respect of it recently. I will also look … views, that the advice I have received is that to prohibit access to counselling notes for an accused in a trial across the board would be unconstitutional. I also listened to Deputy Catherine Connolly and what she said about the legislation. Deputy Daly, having been

High Court found in favour of the stagehands. There have been many of these cases. It revolves around the fact that state aid to film producer companies in this country is contingent on giving quality employment and training. They get the money because they are providing employment … Despite the billions coming out of section 481 over the years, at €500 million now to go to €750 million from the film board, most of our actors and most people who work in the film industry live in poverty. While there are a few A-listers

West Bank do not go unchecked. Against this background, I view the two-state solution not as an aspiration but as an absolute legal obligation. There can be no interests that outweigh the fundamental principles of human rights. I welcomed the decisions of the UK, Canada, Australia, France … acknowledgement that the EU must act in the face of the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid - people are starving while trucks of food are within touching distance, if only the blockade was lifted - intensifying military operations by Israel

very welcome to ensure public confidence in the efficiency and effectiveness of its governance. Charities do incredible work across this State in aiding our most vulnerable, and proper administration, enabled by legislation and the regulator, is critical to proper oversight. I also welcome the adjustments to the Civil … very good example of it. I also thank the Minister and his officials for the meaningful engagement with those adopted or boarded out. I hope that is progress that continues hereafter. Lastly, I acknowledge the changes to the eligibility requirements for jobseeker's benefit to include those