How did this happen? Ireland has the largest fishing waters of all Member States in the European Union, but it has not got a single full member amongst the 27 appointed to the new European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries. Seems astonishing and hard to believe.

In today's Irish Daily Star Irish Daily Mirror - how Grace O'Sullivan has turned her hand to helping get aid into Gaza with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition - and how Ireland is 'feeding' the genocide after sending thousands of cattle to Israel since October 👇 Compassion in World Farming Ethical Farming Ireland Pauline McLynn

POLIO now being detected in the water in Gaza. More suffering & more death in this cruel genocide against the people of Gaza.

"I've seen more incinerated children than I've ever seen in my entire life combined" - Dr. Mark Perlmutter on the horrors inflicted on Gaza's children since October. The US is now finally showing the reality of Israel's unending bombing and violence in Gaza.

I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. Palestinians will not be erased. Solidarity with all those outside of these walls in the streets protesting and exercising their right to dissent.

Setting sail for the next leg Martigues ➡️ Ajaccio At each port we are meeting with local groups organising demonstrations, workshops, film screenings and meetings with politicians. This morning the locals have gathered to give us a good send-off!

Former European MEP Grace O'Sullivan joins humanitarian sea mission in support of the children of Gaza – viewdigital.org/former-irish-s… - Luke Butterly Mary O'Hara John Barry

I am shocked. By the applause Israeli PM received in US Congress for stating: “how many civilians were killed? Practically none.” How many more Palestinian victims does the world need before we stop this cruelty? Never again for anyone. International law applies to everyone.

We now have a WiFi signal onboard the Handala and are going to try to do an Instagram Live at 12pm Irish time today. You can watch here: instagram.com/graceforeurope…

A poem from a father in Gaza.... This poem was read to me on the boat this morning, and I think it shows perfectly why the Freedom Flotilla is campaigning For the Children of Gaza. Words shared by Mahmoud Saidam, father of Ziad. Translated by Zara Nusser.

Purposely starving Palestinians in Gaza is inhumane and genocidal. Open calls by Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir for cuts to life-saving aid and fuel must not remain unpunished. EU sanctions should be considered at once.

I'm delighted to see outdoor swimming included in the strategy. #LidoCork can help to get everyone swimming. A life skill that should be accessible by all. RTE news : New swimming strategy will 'address gaps in provision' rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Some fantastic points shared by Harriet Burgess here about land use, our natural heritage and the continued campaign to protect the #Gearagh in West Cork. Have a listen ⬇️ rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Frances Black is right - there is a legal basis to enact the OTB in Ireland. I struggle to understand how some can still oppose such a move, given the last 10 months of unending violence in Gaza and the West Bank.