Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)

The Minister is saying ISIF is still investing in companies that are operating illegally in the occupied Palestinian territories. That is what he is telling us.

Today, the UN stated that the largest displacement of Palestinians in the occupied territories of the West Bank since 1967 is taking place now. That is how bad the situation is. It is not good enough to say ISIF operates independently. The Minister for Finance can set the strategic direction for ISIF. He should be telling ISIF that under no circumstances should our money, public money, be used to break international law by investing in companies operating in the occupied territories. I do not think there is any support for that in this country. People would be horrified to know their money is being used in this way. How long has the Minister been aware of these investments? Will he direct ISIF to stop them?

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