My Department is keenly aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my officials are working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes working to assist in the evacuation of Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance.
The Deputy will appreciate that it is neither feasible nor appropriate to detail all circumstances in which engagement with other jurisdictions may have arisen. This is particularly the case in relation to security matters.
However I am informed the Probation Service met staff from the Israeli Embassy earlier this year for the purpose of learning about the operation of the Irish Probation Service.