Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Taoiseach's comments this morning that he is looking for a pathway to progress the occupied territories Bill. That is welcome. I also note, however, that he said it will be challenging to see it passed before the election, whenever that will be.

On this side of the House, I think we would all be willing to facilitate the speedy passing of the Bill, given the ongoing carnage we are seeing in Gaza and Lebanon and that we all want to see stronger and more effective sanctions on Israel and to seek to prevent and stop any further civilian deaths. Will the Whip and the Taoiseach facilitate the passage of the occupied territories Bill by giving time this week, next week or the following week in the Dáil so we can progress this important legislation for which there is strong support across the House?

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