Paul Hosford: Government motion on Gaza will raise pressure from the public

The Government's proposal on the conflict in Gaza on Tuesday came up shorter than some wanted. It will only mean a bigger push for action by both the Opposition and the public

Some of the destruction from the Israeli bombardment in the Nusseirat refugee camp in Gaza Strip on Friday, January 19. Photo: AP/Adel Hana

International stories do not always stay on the top of the Irish news agenda.

For those that make it to the front pages, the shelf-life is generally short enough as the media and public move on to other, newer things.