Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It is a very clear signal on the part of the European Union at a number of levels. In the first instance, it is an indication that we are quite unhappy with the situation as it currently obtains - which we want Israel to address - and that we want to encourage both sides to engage with the peace initiative. Yesterday's decision largely relates to the funding of projects by the European Union. The essence of the agreement is that funding will only be provided in respect of projects in areas that are within the 1967 borders.