Middle East
Dail Éireann — 2024-01-25
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Cathal Berry (IND), Kildare South

I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I also agree. If Ireland's response is part of a wider grouping like the EU or the international community I anticipate there would be no adverse effects. However, if we choose to go unilaterally we must expect consequences. In a similar vein there is also the question of sanctions if Ireland were to unilaterally sanction Israel. Has any assessment been done on what the response of the current Israeli Government would be? I use "current Israeli Government" carefully. Would it likely slap sanctions on Ireland as a result? Would other countries take a dim view and do something similar, and would there be an adverse impact on Ireland from international corporations? I am not saying we should or should not. I am just weighting up the options and letting people know there are other factors at play that they may not yet have considered.

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Sitting date: 2024-01-25