Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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71. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department applies the whole-of-Government approach regarding Ireland's policy on differentiation between Israel and the illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land; the practical steps his Department takes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44620/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with international law, Ireland distinguishes between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967 and ensures that any bilateral agreements with Israel do not apply to the occupied territories.

A whole of Government approach is applied to this policy of differentiation and my Department ensures that this is the case by making available information for the public and companies regarding Ireland's policy on settlements on its website. The Department of Foreign Affairs provides information on the policy of differentiation to other Government Departments as required.

Ireland remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting two-State solution on the basis of international law and agreed international parameters.