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Dáil Parliament passes Bill banning goods from occupied Palestinian territories

Several amendments to the Government’s Bill, including an amendment to include services in the ban, were voted down.

Evening Standard · Jul 7

‘Substantial shift’ among EU states on Israel, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

Helen McEntee was speaking after members rejected a proposal from Ireland, Spain and Slovenia to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Evening Standard · Apr 22

Dolores Keane obituary

Irish singer with an earthy, expressive voice whose repertoire focused on traditional songs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Harris set to approve Occupied Territories Bill going to next Oireachtas stage

The law would ban the import into Ireland of goods and services that originated in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Parts of Bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements ‘unconstitutional’

Micheal Martin said parts of the Occupied Territories Bill need to be changed to withstand a legal challenge.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

‘Challenging’ to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Irish election

Substantial changes to the Bill mean that it is unlikely to pass before a polling date is held before Christmas.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Singer and senator Frances Black thought she would be asked to leave Leinster House when first elected

The singer turned politician was in shock for six months when she was first elected

Irish Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Ireland's Future: Conference told political unionism adopting ‘ostrich approach’ to Irish unity

The Ulster Hall audience heard that Protestants within civic unionism are open to change

Belfast Live · Nov 23, 2022