Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
7. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens currently in Gaza; the steps being taken by his Department to assist them in exiting Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55518/23]
View answerSince the start of the current crisis in the Middle East, my Department has worked with the relevant authorities to facilitate the exit from Gaza of Irish citizens, and accompanying dependants, that have expressed a wish to leave. To date 56 Irish citizens and their dependants have been assisted to leave Gaza.
A small number of Irish citizens remain in Gaza. We will continue to work consistently with the relevant authorities to assist Irish citizens and their accompanying dependants who have expressed a wish to exit Gaza. We will also work with the relevant authorities on any additional cases of Irish citizens and accompanying dependants in Gaza where they arise and where they have expressed a wish to exit Gaza.
