Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I have three short questions for the Minister. On the debate in regard to boycotting Israeli goods, following our own experience in respect of the Dunnes Stores strikers and the effect this had on apartheid in South Africa, has the Minister considered proposing a boycott of Israeli goods until the Israeli Government respects the rights of the Palestinian people? Has he considered expelling the Israeli ambassador until Israel gives a commitment to respect international law? Will the Minister raise with President Obama and Secretary of State, Ms Clinton the issue of the powerful Israeli lobby group in America which is damaging foreign policy?

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