#occupied-territories-bill

# occupied-territories-bill - Tuesday 28 July, 2020



# Palestine

# Palestine

Coveney expresses concern to Mike Pompeo and Israeli foreign minister about annexation plans

Jul 28th 2020, 7:31 PM 16,379 Views 35 Comments

Israel’s plan to redraw the map has come under fierce international criticism.

# occupied-territories-bill - Wednesday 24 June, 2020



# Occupied Territories Bill

# Occupied Territories Bill

'A cop out': Calls for government to take a stand as over 100 Irish politicians sign letter opposing West Bank annexation

Jun 24th 2020, 2:03 PM 14,999 Views 38 Comments

The Occupied Territories Bill was dropped from the programme for government at the behest of Fine Gael.

# occupied-territories-bill - Monday 15 June, 2020



# Occupied Territories

# Occupied Territories

Criticism over lack of reference to Occupied Territories Bill in draft programme for government

Jun 15th 2020, 9:29 PM 16,846 Views 43 Comments

Fine Gael and Tánaiste Simon Coveney have repeatedly outlined their opposition to the Bill.

# occupied-territories-bill - Saturday 18 May, 2019



# Letters From America

# Letters From America

Government told that Occupied Territories Bill could affect immigration status of Irish in US

May 18th 2019, 12:05 AM 27,006 Views 123 Comments

Fine Gael voted against the Bill, which passed second stage in the Dáil this year.

# occupied-territories-bill - Thursday 24 January, 2019



# Occupied Territories

# Occupied Territories

Government loses vote on Israeli goods trade ban Bill, as ministers abstain

Updated Jan 24th 2019, 2:00 PM 34,930 Views 120 Comments

The government lost by 75 votes to 45 votes, with three abstentions.

# occupied-territories-bill - Wednesday 23 January, 2019



# Trade Rules

# Trade Rules

Concerns over Israeli embassy closing down over Occupied Territories Bill 'an overreaction' say FF

Jan 23rd 2019, 2:39 PM 21,615 Views 159 Comments

Government is likely to lose vote over legislation that would prohibit the purchase of goods or services produced in all settlements deemed illegal.

# occupied-territories-bill - Thursday 3 January, 2019



# International Relations

# International Relations

Coveney rules out Occupied Territories Bill support but will discuss free vote with Independent Alliance ministers

Jan 3rd 2019, 6:15 AM 6,626 Views 45 Comments

Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.

# occupied-territories-bill - Thursday 20 December, 2018



# Column

# Column

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Leo asked where I was in the Dáil yesterday. I'm in Palestine observing the daily abuse they face'

Dec 20th 2018, 7:00 AM 68,687 Views 218 Comments

Yesterday, the Taoiseach asked why the Sinn Féin leader was not in the chamber.

# occupied-territories-bill - Sunday 16 December, 2018



# Trouble Ahead

# Trouble Ahead

Independent Alliance to seek a free vote for Israeli goods trade ban Bill

Dec 16th 2018, 6:30 AM 7,445 Views 30 Comments

The proposed legislation is due before the Dáil in the new year.

# occupied-territories-bill - Wednesday 28 November, 2018



# Trade Restrictions

# Trade Restrictions

Seanad passes Occupied Territories Bill despite government opposition

Nov 28th 2018, 7:38 PM 23,229 Views 75 Comments

Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.

# occupied-territories-bill - Friday 20 July, 2018



# Trouble Ahead

# Trouble Ahead

'A major problem': Independent Alliance to decide on free vote for Israeli goods trade ban Bill in the autumn

Jul 20th 2018, 1:32 PM 11,025 Views 71 Comments

The proposed legislation passed in the Seanad last week after opposition parties joined forces.

# occupied-territories-bill - Thursday 5 July, 2018



# Occupied Territories Bill

# Occupied Territories Bill

Shatter slams proposed trade ban with lands occupied by Israel; Senator tells him to take the time to read the Bill

Jul 5th 2018, 7:38 PM 26,471 Views 109 Comments

Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter accused Fianna Fáil of ‘losing their moral compass’ by supporting the Bill.

# occupied-territories-bill - Tuesday 3 July, 2018



# Occupied Territories Bill

# Occupied Territories Bill

Fianna Fáil to support trade ban with lands held by Israel, but embassy calls it 'immoral'

Jul 3rd 2018, 7:52 PM 17,946 Views 188 Comments

The Embassy of Israel said the boycott will not facilitate Ireland’s role or influence in the Middle East.

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