I wish to raise the terrifying case of Najwa Alsabbagh, who is 74 years old and is trapped in northern Gaza which has been and remains under deadly bombardment. An Irish visa was granted for her to travel here back in February and eight months later she is still trapped in Gaza. I have raised this with the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach several times, and I have also raised it with the Tánaiste's Department. Her daughter Sherin, an Irish citizen, living in Ballaghaderreen in my constituency is at home waiting for her. Sherin has said, "She is 74 years of age but she has to run for safety like a mad woman through the streets, through dead bodies." How does the Government propose to get Sherin's mother here to Ireland as per her visa? We are not looking for direct travel to Ireland; we are just looking for a way out of Gaza to bring her to safety - to Egypt or somewhere else. I know arrangements are being made to bring children from Gaza to Ireland. Can an arrangement be made that she could travel with them?

Given the terrible circumstances the Deputy referred to and the obvious sensitivity of the case, again I wish the Deputy had given me some indication of her question because a specific question deserves a specific answer. Given the lack of indication on it, all I can do is give a general commitment. I know the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Tánaiste and our diplomats have spared no effort in trying to assist those who need and deserve consular support. Given that the Deputy has raised the issue, I will make sure they are aware of this issue. I am sure they are doing their best. As she knows, probably better than I do given her engagement with the family, this is a difficult and sensitive area at the moment. I will pass on the issue she has raised.