Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament
Seanad Éireann — 2026-02-18
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Chris Andrews (SF), Labour Panel

I did not interrupt Senator Clifford-Lee. I ask her to show respect, please.
We hear these MEPs talk about the horrors in Gaza - the genocide - but we do not see them doing anything about it. We see them supporting Ursula von der Leyen who has supported Israel to the hilt. That is not acceptable. MEPs should not do that. The Government talks about the occupied territories Bill but it will not pass it. It is blocking the Bill. The least the MEPs can do is be clear. If they support Israel, they should say they support Israel. They should not talk out of both sides of their mouths.

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Sitting date: 2026-02-18