Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Does this require unanimous approval by all EU member states in order to come into effect? Does the Minister envisage Irish airlines taking up the option of being able to fly into Israeli airports? Many people from my part of the world visit Israel as part of pilgrimages to the Holy Land. It is not easy to get there and it is expensive. I would welcome anything that would make it easier for such people to get there and would fully support it.

While I know it is outside the scope of this agreement, is there any possibility of making it easier to get visas for Irish people planning on visiting Israel to visit the sites of the Holy Land?