Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I agree totally with Mr. Ó Éigeartaigh. It is shocking to think the Irish taxpayer is complicit. To think I am complicit in this is horrifying. I want to talk a bit about the occupied territories Bill. As is well known, the Government blocked the progression of the occupied territories Bill by citing legal advice from the Attorney General who said it would violate EU law. I have always disputed that and I have several legal opinions from prominent lawyers who have thoroughly refuted the Government's position. Unfortunately, the Government is dug in on this. Is the resistance to this Bill, even though it deals with State investments, which are clearly a sovereign matter, represents a broader unwillingness on the part of the Government to take any tangible action against Israel for violating international law? I feel like I am getting people to repeat themselves a lot on this, but I believe it is important to highlight the fact we are complicit in violating international law. Will people comment a bit on their thoughts in this regard?