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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...I directly conveyed to the US Government my deep concerns in advance of this decision, as did many other leaders. I was disappointed at the US announcement recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and initiating steps to move the US embassy there. I issued a statement describing this decision as premature, ill-advised and unhelpful to efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Peace Process (13 Dec 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...Cairo. We have an interest in this issue and I want Ireland to use its influence, but I do not want Ireland to cut itself off and be seen as a country that simply makes critical statements of Israel and takes protest actions. We would be written off as a broker that could play a part in helping to move a new peace deal forward. I do not disagree with the Deputy's concerns about the...

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