Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

When does the Minister think the right time will be? That is the key question. It is inevitable that we are moving towards that path. I spoke to EU High Representative Mogherini about this and she said she did not believe anything would happen until after the elections. However, it is clear that the conditions are getting worse and that the possibility of a two-state solution is disappearing before our eyes.

People are looking for action. The action by the Irish Government should include recognition of the Palestinian state. It will not bring about Palestinian freedom but it will signal our support for those people who are oppressed.

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