BRIEFING BY LABOUR MEP PRIONSIAS DE ROSSA ON RECENT VISIT TO GAZA

From Cllr. Eric Byrne


PRESS NOTICE
BRIEFING BY LABOUR MEP PRIONSIAS DE ROSSA ON RECENT VISIT TO GAZA
Date: Monday, 16th February 2009 Venue: European Parliament Office in Ireland 43 Molesworth St., Dublin 2 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
From the 10-13th February 2009, Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa took part in an extra-ordinary visit of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council. The Delegation undertook meetings with Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, UNRWA, NGOs and members of the Palestinian Legislative Council from all political factions both in the West Bank and Gaza. On foot of his visit Mr. De Rossa feels that it is crucial to give an account to Irish NGOs and the media of the discussions had with senior of members of the Palestinian Legislative Council on the current political and humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza. Mr. De Rossa will endeavour to highlight from his discussions future options for the role of the International Community, the EU and regional partners in bringing about an end to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in light of the recent Israeli aggression, Israeli elections and ongoing efforts for national reconciliation amongst the Palestinian political factions. Thus you are cordially invited to a short briefing by Mr. De Rossa which will take place on Monday 16th February 2009 at the European Parliament Offices on Molesworth Street in Dublin. The briefing will consist of a short presentation by Mr. De Rossa (max. 15 minutes) followed by a Q&A session. ENDS. For any queries in relation to this event please contact Yvonne O’ Callaghan on the following email : proinsias.derossa-assistant3@europarl.europa.eu or on 01-8748678(Office) /087-2379842 (Mobile at anytime). Refreshments and sandwiches will be provided during the briefing