Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2024
96. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the statement by an organisation (details supplied) reporting on evidence of the use of depleted uranium munitions; his response to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41057/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is no international regulation specifically governing munitions containing depleted uranium. However, general rules of international humanitarian law prohibit weapons, means or methods of warfare of a nature to cause excessive injury or unnecessary suffering, which have indiscriminate effects or which cause widespread, long-term and severe damage to the natural environment.
We continue to urge all actors to ensure that their means and methods of warfare are compliant with international humanitarian law.
The Government is very concerned about the scale and intensity of Israeli airstrikes in densely populated areas of Lebanon, which are causing a high level of civilian deaths and damage to civilian property. We need to see urgent de-escalation, an immediate ceasefire, and a surge of humanitarian assistance into Lebanon.
