I thank the Tánaiste. I am afraid we are over time.

There are literally 20 seconds left if Deputy Ó Cuív wants to ask the next question. There is hardly even time for an answer.

I know, but we are out of time. The Deputy has 20 seconds if he wants to ask the question.

The reply will have to be read into the record. The Tánaiste may do so if he wishes.

I thank the Deputy.

I ask for the Deputy's co-operation. I do not wish to keep interrupting him.

My specific question requests an update on any bilateral engagement the Tanaiste has had with his Israeli counterpart on the ongoing seizure and demolition of Palestinian property in the occupied Palestinian territories. I say this while acutely aware that 158 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the first six months of this year alone. That is almost the same number as last year, which was the deadliest year on record since 2006.

I know the Tánaiste is on record repeatedly expressing his concerns and outrage about what is happening. However, the absence of action is really worrying. He talks about a rules-based order in other contexts. He said here today that he feels the two-state solution is receding, which is really serious. Yet we have taken no action other than expressing our outrage. I welcome that the Tánaiste will be making a visit and I welcome that Mr. Eamon Gilmore is now jumping into action, further to the EU. However, we are no…

I do not doubt the Tánaiste's bona fides and what he said in that we have been stronger than any other country. That is not the measuring stick. We are an independent country, so what is our attitude regarding Israel other than expressing concerns? What is it we are saying to Israel? The Tánaiste has not met with the Israeli Foreign Minister or whoever the appropriate minister is and we are approaching a second deadly year in Palestine. The Tánaiste speaks about six organisations that he supports. They have been de…

I thank the Tánaiste. I call Deputy Kenny.

I thank the Tánaiste.

We are moving on, I am afraid, to the last question.

I call Deputy Carthy.

Regarding the use of "you guys", these are elected Members of Parliament.

I ask you, Tánaiste, to refer to their status when we are talking about the level of debate. Another issue has arisen now because the Deputy has asked you to withdraw that comment.

That is okay. We are not going to have a debate.

No, can we speak through the Chair?

Tánaiste, can we do this through the Chair, please?

This is a question-and-answer basis. I got a bit distracted as to where we are in terms of time. Deputy Murphy has a right to reply - in relation to the question now.

The Deputy has asked and-----