Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-21
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Conor D. McGuinness (SF), Waterford

I raise the mobile maternity unit fundraised for by Gaeil ar son Gaza in west Waterford. It is now stuck in Egypt, prevented from entering Gaza by the Israeli occupation forces. I understand Irish diplomats in Egypt are seeking a resolution but will the Minister urgently intervene with Egypt, the UN and all relevant agencies to get this Irish-funded and much-needed mobile maternity unit into Gaza? In the same week that we saw the Global Sumud Flotilla illegally interdicted and humanitarian volunteers including 14 Irish citizens - who have since been released - detained, mistreated and denied proper consular access, it is clear that this is part of a wider pattern. I refer to Israel's genocide in Gaza, its destruction of hospitals, its murder of medics and its attacks on ambulances. This attack on medical and humanitarian facilities is part and parcel of the genocide. This punitive and exterminationist regime has to be called to heel. Ireland must act decisively. Will the Government make time next week to pass the occupied territories Bill, goods and services included?

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Sitting date: 2026-05-21