Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

This week, Ireland became the first EU nation to declare the expansion of Israeli settlements into the Palestinian territories as a form of annexation. This is a hugely important and courageous step on the part of this Parliament. It follows on from Human Rights Watch referring to what is happening in those territories as a form of apartheid against and persecution of the Palestinian people. Given the decision taken by this Parliament this week, does the Tánaiste feel that now is the time to enact the occupied territories Bill that is awaiting Committee Stage? Is now the time to enact that legislation? If not, when will be the time?

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