The Irish Government must now push against the flow of arms to Israel
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins welcomes the recognition of the State of Palestine but says now we must cut other support streams from Israel.
Arms Embargo Bill to restrict transfer of munitions of war, weapons and dangerous dual-use goods to Israel
In light of Ireland’s recent recognition of the State of Palestine, the Seanad Civil Engagement group is calling for tangible actions to curb the flow of arms being used in the relentless assault against the people of Gaza. On Wednesday 29 May, Senators Alice-Mary Higgins, Lynn Ruane, Frances Black and Eileen Flynn will be bringing a Bill to the Seanad that seeks to ensure that munitions of war, weapons and dangerous goods are not being transferred to Israel through Ireland, either directly or indirectly.
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins speaking on Europe Day 2024
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins speaks on university protests for Gaza
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins speaking about the Cerrejón Mine
Senators introduce emergency legislation to ban arms transfers to Israel through Ireland
The Civil Engagement Group Senators Alice-Mary Higgins, Lynn Ruane, Frances Black and Eileen Flynn have introduced emergency legislation – the Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 – in the Seanad which would ban the transit of weapons through Ireland to Israel.
Seanad passes Civil Engagement Group motion calling for immediate action on Palestine
A motion tabled by the Civil Engagement Group calling for immediate and urgent Government action on Gaza successfully passed the Seanad this evening unopposed.
CEG Motion on Palestine
That Seanad Éireann: deeply regrets and condemns:
- the killing of over 28,000 Palestinians in Gaza in recent weeks;
- that over 11,500 of those killed have been children, over 17,000 children have been left unaccompanied because Israeli attacks have killed their entire families;
Civil Engagement Group Senators call on Government to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Members of the Seanad’s Civil Engagement Group have written a letter to the Taoiseach and Tánaiste asking the Government to join South Africa in charging Israel with genocide through the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The group includes senators Alice-Mary Higgins, Lynn Ruane, Frances Black and Eileen Flynn.