A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling for a strong political reaction in response to the detention of an Irish citizens by Israel.

 

Sligo GP and the President of Irelands sister Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens who were on-board a flotilla heading to Gaza, when they were intercepted by the Israeli Defence Forces on Monday. 

 

The Taoiseach has already condemned the move, saying it's 'absolutely wrong and unacceptable'.

 

In a Dáil exchange, Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says the Government need to state clearly that what has happened in not appropriate, while responding, Taoiseach Michael Martin says its European Union level the greatest impact can be made: 

 

A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling for a strong political reaction in response to the detention of an Irish citizens by Israel.
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Sligo GP and the President of Irelands sister Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens who were on-board a flotilla heading to Gaza, when they were intercepted by the Israeli Defence Forces on Monday. 
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The Taoiseach has already condemned the move, saying it's 'absolutely wrong and unacceptable'.
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In a D&aacute;il exchange, Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says the Government need to state clearly that what has happened in not appropriate, while responding, Taoiseach Michael Martin says its European Union level the greatest impact can be made: 
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