Justice minister condemns 'Israeli attack on lawful flotilla' with Irish citizens on board

The Dáil heard on Wednesday that Senator Chris Andrews is on board the Spectre boat that was 'struck four times' on Tuesday night

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews is aboard the flotilla (Niall Carson/PA)

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has condemned the Israeli government for “unlawfully attacking” a protest flotilla in international waters.

It comes as Sinn Féin said one of its senators was on board a boat in the flotilla that was targeted by multiple drones.