Taoiseach condemns detention of Irish citizens on flotilla by Israeli military

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said ‘such interceptions and detentions are wholly unacceptable’ (Niall Carson/PA)

The Taoiseach has condemned the detention of 12 Irish citizens, including the President’s sister, by Israeli military forces.

They were taking part in an aid flotilla to Gaza which organisers say was intercepted by Israel on Monday.