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Jordan air-drops aid into Gaza with help of French Plane

Jordan air-drops aid into Gaza with help of French Plane

This week in the Dáil I raised the recent humanitarian operation which was carried out by aircraft from France, Jordan, the UAE and Qatar to drop food supplies into the Gaza Strip. It seems that this is precisely the type of humanitarian operation that Ireland should be involved in. Ireland could easily ...

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Air Defence Technology for Ukraine

Air Defence Technology for Ukraine

Good to hear a commitment to Air Defence technology for Ukraine today. Ireland has a duty of care to our embassy diplomats, citizens & humanitarian workers in Kyiv. Vital such kit is acquired to contribute to the Air Defence umbrella around Kyiv & deter incoming missile & drone attacks.

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Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invansion of Ukraine

Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invansion of Ukraine

Recently I spoke in the Dáil on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war in Ukraine started two years ago this week. It’s a travesty that the situation still continues today. Ireland has consistently supported action at an EU and UN level to call for an end to Russia’s unjustified ...

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United Nations Headquarters

United Nations Headquarters

Good to meet former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in New York yesterday. UN General Assembly meeting today at 3pm ET (8pm Irish Time) to discuss the deteriorating situation in Palestine and Israel. Feel free to tune in live at: webtv.un.org/en

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Ansac Credit Union visit Leinster House

Ansac Credit Union visit Leinster House

Delighted to welcome members of Ansac Credit Union and David Malone, CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions, to Leinster House recently for a tour. It's always great to welcome groups to Leinster House. If you, or any local group, would like a tour, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Progress for the Defence Forces – private healthcare for enlisted personnel, renovation of homes for military families and new military troop transport

Progress for the Defence Forces – private healthcare for enlisted personnel, renovation of homes for military families and new military troop transport

Good week for Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces. Better healthcare for enlisted personnel. Renovation of homes in barracks for military families. 3rd Airbus C295 for airlift (first time in the history of the State) Proper order too. They have our front- we should have their back…