Dublin Lord Mayor criticised over meeting with Israeli ambassador

James Cox

The Lord Mayor of Dublin has said he will use a meeting with the Israeli ambassador to Ireland as an opportunity to highlight the disgust towards what is happening in Gaza.

Daithí de Róiste has been criticised for his planned meeting with Dana Erlich next week on what is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Mr de Róiste sid the meeting was agreed to by all group leaders in Dublin City Council.

People Before Profit councillor Hazel De Nortúin said not meeting the ambassador would send a louder message that the people of Dublin do not condone the actions of the Israeli government.

Ms De Nortúin told Newstalk: "We need to halt this meeting that's to go ahead, reflect on it.

"I do ask the other councillors in Dublin City Council to take reflection on this as well. It's not something that we need to be doing here. It just is a poor reflection on Dublin City Council in general."