Mark Daly (Fianna Fail)

The motion will be put before the United Nations next Friday and I hope the same motion will be tabled and supported by all parties in the House. I hope we will vote on it and recognise the Palestinian state. While I agree with the deputy Leader that we should try to bring around the EU to our point of view, we all know it is not likely because the EU cannot get its house in order on any issue when it comes to foreign policy. If the EU is not willing to support the resolution that comes before the General Assembly, then Ireland should act alone, have its independent foreign policy and support Palestinian statehood. Back in 1919, we found ourselves alone when no one would support us at the Versailles-----