Statement by the Tánaiste on the Global Sumud Flotilla, 2 October 2025

The Tánaiste will convene a meeting of senior officials this morning to discuss the evolving situation with Global Sumud Flotilla overnight. He is also due to speak with Ireland’s Ambassador to Israel.

The overriding concern remains the welfare of those on board, including Irish citizens. Our latest understanding is that passengers will be transferred to an Israeli port for processing and that Ireland’s Embassy on the ground will liaise with local authorities and provide consular assistance.

As the Tánaiste said last night, this is a peaceful mission to shine a light on a horrific humanitarian catastrophe. Ireland expects international law to be upheld and all those on board the flotilla to be treated in strict accordance with it.

The Tánaiste also reiterates his broader call for progress on the peace efforts to stop the killings in Gaza, stop the famine and release the hostages.