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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I call Deputy Cathy Bennett.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Does that second question pertain to the EU Commission taking action?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Which witness will take that? What are the chances of the EU Commission taking action if Ireland enacts this into law?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: The Deputy's first question for the witnesses was on whether enactment would weaken Ireland's economic sovereignty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: We will move on to Senator Joe O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: As we had anticipated finishing around about now, there is no obligation on our witnesses to stay but we would like them to for another 15 or 20 minutes. If they cannot do so, we will understand it. The chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations described Ireland's occupied territories Bill as blatantly antisemitic. We all know the answer to that question here....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Unless either of the other two witnesses demur, I will move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Some EU states have issued guidelines warning companies against engaging in economic activities, including services in settlements due to legal risks. Our Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has similarly advised companies to avoid complicity but there is no legislation. Is this a precedent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: With the permission of the committee, I will ask the Vice Chair to take the Chair again. Another vote has been called in the Dáil. There has been an unusual amount of voting tonight. I, as Chair, and other Deputies may not get back but the Senators may remain. If we do not get back, I thank the witnesses. The Vice Chair will assume the Chair. There will be a short second round of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: -----the time they have given and the courtesy they have shown the committee. I will hand over the Chair to the Vice Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Not all states comply with these, however. That is one of the issues I have with them. I will come back to the matter in the second round.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I thank the witnesses for the presentation, which was very interesting and there is a lot to delve into. I want to focus on one area because of the time. I do not think there are any great surprises regarding the issues of concern to people. Migration was always going to be a significant issue and it is borne out in the poll. In saying that, I am not belittling it; it is a big issue. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (3 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: 177. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a temporary tax relief or reimbursement scheme for families who incurred out-of-pocket expenses for private dental check-ups for their children, due to the suspension or delay of HSE dental services during and following the Covid-19 pandemic; the options currently available to such families under existing tax or PRSI-based...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there was a reduction in special needs assistant support for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36688/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: We are in public session. I advise members of the constitutional requirement that members must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not permit a member to participate where he or she is not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, if a member attempts to participate from outside the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I thank the Senator. Mr. O'Neill is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I emphasised at the start you cannot mention entities.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: By name.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: It is very clear. I am not being picky. It is just my role as Chairman. It is the rules that are read out in advance of every Oireachtas committee meeting. I put extra emphasis on them at the start of this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: That is why I emphasised it.