Dáil Éireann Debate on US-Israeli Strikes on Iran and Irish Neutrality, 3 March 2026 (data.oireachtas.ie)

• McDonald pressed Taoiseach to condemn US-Israeli strikes on Iran as illegal.
• Taoiseach avoided direct condemnation, emphasized Iran's misdeeds and UN paralysis.
• Other business: Planning Bill, Galway West by-election, disability, Gaeltacht housing.

"The Dáil session on 3 March 2026 opened with Leaders' Questions, where Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald pressed the Taoiseach to condemn US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The Taoiseach avoided direct condemnation, citing Iran's destabilizing role and UN Security Council paralysis. The debate also covered the Planning and Development (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Galway West by-election, and other business including disability issues, Seachtain na Gaeilge, and social media."