I am aware of the deeply troubling reports of the case referred to by the Deputy. My officials are continuing to closely follow issues of arbitrary and administrative detention and conditions in detention. This is consistent with calls made by Ireland in its bilateral engagement with the Israeli authorities as well as at the United Nations.
Ireland has repeatedly called on the Israeli authorities to end the practice of administrative detention completely. We have also repeatedly highlighted the applicability of international human rights standards and international humanitarian law in respect of detainees, in particular obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Detainees must have the right to be informed of the charges underlying any detention, have access to legal assistance, and receive a fair trial.
Ireland’s priorities in this conflict remain an immediate ceasefire, full, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access, alongside a massively scaled up humanitarian response, and the unconditional release of all hostages.
