Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade
General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed)
2:00 am
Mr. Fergal O'Brien:
A Bill that relates to goods trade where we have a classification system and an administrative system that business can adhere to if it comes into law will be what they will most appreciate. Extension to the legislation to very uncertain and complex grey areas, particularly in relation to services, would be really difficult for business to administer and implement. Business will adhere to law of the State, but if the Bill is in any way vague or unclear from a legal perspective, it will be really challenging.
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