It was quite incredible to hear the Taoiseach at Leaders' Questions again and again refuse to condemn the criminal US and Israeli bombing of Iran. His refusal to tell the very simple truth that this attack is in violation of international law is a shocking illustration of his Government's subordinate position to US imperialism and his moral cowardice in seeking not to irritate Donald Trump in advance of meeting with him.

Over 700 people have been killed so far. Israel has commenced a land invasion into Lebanon forcing 30,000 people to flee. Almost 200 people, overwhelmingly young schoolchildren together with teachers, were killed in one strike alone at a primary school. These were seven- to 12-year-old girls. What position has the Taoiseach gotten himself into where he cannot condemn the murder of children?

I have been very clear that the action taken is not in accordance with a UN mandate. I have been equally clear about the powerlessness and paralysis of the international rules-based order as it is via the UN Security Council.

I am also very conscious that for years the Deputy has been very silent in terms of Iranian atrocities.

That is a lie. Check the record. You are lying, Taoiseach.

I did not interrupt you, Deputy.

I have not been silent.

The Deputy was not interrupted. Allow the Taoiseach to give his answer.

I have never interrupted-----

I did not lie about you.

We will be charitable. The Deputy has put many the wrong spin on things I have said over the years and I am under no illusion-----

We had Iranian protestors in this House.

Deputy Boyd Barrett, it is not your-----

I had an AV room briefing-----

They do not want the answer, Taoiseach.

They do not.

I call Deputy Tóibín.

Condemn the murder of children, Taoiseach. Why can you not condemn the murder of children?

I just did earlier, if you were listening. I did, actually.

Please, enough. I call Deputy Tóibín.

Go back and check.

I call Deputy Tóibín.