Cavan/Monaghan TD, Deputy Matt Carthy has called on the Irish government to take meaningful measures to put international pressure on Israel to end their illegal actions in Palestine.
The Sinn Fein spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, believes Ireland should take "real, tangible measures" that shows the world, that it wants no hand in the systematic destruction of the Palestinian people.
Welcoming the cross-border unity in the condemnation of Israeli actions, Deputy Carthy criticised the government for frustrating the 'Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill' and for not officially recognising the state of Palestine.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Carthy said it is "simply not conceivable" to tell another generation of Palestinian children that they must wait.
He added that "it is time for the world to act" and time for Ireland to lead the way.
