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The Government must use all possible legal measures open to them in response to this serious breach of Irish law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>August 27, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government must immediately outline what action it intends to take following reports that arms shipments destined for Israel flew through Irish airspace, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. 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