A TD who travelled to Egypt to meet Palestinians impacted by Israel's onslaught on Gaza has said they "so much appreciated" Ireland's solidarity and efforts to pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Paul Murphy said he went to retrieve his confiscated phone from a Cairo police station but was prevented from leaving

A delegation of 50 Irish people will be among thousands setting off on a global 'March to Gaza' today

Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid was speaking as a group of Irish citizens arrived at Dublin Airport from Cairo on Sunday.