Many of us in opposition are very concerned to hear the Government suggesting that we are somehow delaying the formation of committees.
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It is the Government that is seeking to change Standing Orders. The Ceann Comhairle ruled on the Lowry lads’ status to the effect that they are not a technical group in opposition. We in opposition are abiding by that ruling of the Ceann Comhairle. The Government is seeking to change it. It is looking to bring in changes to Standing Orders that we have not seen. Our Whips have not seen the detail of the changes to Standing Orders or sessional orders that the Government is proposing. Apparently, we are going to get that next week. Apparently, it will be pushed to a vote by the Government. In the meantime, committees cannot be formed because the Government is looking to change things. When will we see this wording that we are hearing so much about from the Government? When will the Government accept that people cannot be in government and in opposition at the same time?
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It is deeply distressing to see the resumption of Israel's brutal bombardment on the people of Gaza and horrific to hear Netanyahu describe Israeli airstrikes as "only the beginning". We have already seen horrific levels of deaths of civilians, including children, and what little hope was left for the population of Gaza seems to be gone, with barely any aid reaching civilians. Our moral obligation to act is stronger than ever. There are disturbing reports from Washington that the Taoiseach said the occupied territories Bill was no longer on the legislative calendar. Could he clarify his position on the Bill? Now is the time to act to express our collective horror at what is happening with Israel. Could the Taoiseach also use his time at the European Council this week to confirm to other European leaders the need to take stronger actions against Israel and to adopt stronger sanctions at European level, in particular to target Israeli-held assets and financial interests, to ensure that any power we can use within the EU and nationally is used to stop the slaughter in Gaza.
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