Colm Carthy says government and Irish people want to see a ceasefire in Gaza, peace in the Middle East and to recognise Palestine as an independent state.

Peter Reid, who has lived in London for the past 15 years, emailed Simon Harris and also contacted the "Tik Tok Taois" via Linkedin.

The Taoiseach already flagged it will happen before the end of the month despite major objections by Israel.

Bronwyn said claims by the shows' organisers the competition is not a political exercise don't stand up.

Local people affected by the suffering in Gaza, are asked to make their support known at an event in Monaghan.

Deputy Carthy called on the government to change its position

The Cavan assembly is part of an international day of solidarity for Palestine.

She agrees the Hamas attack on Israel "should not have happened".