Fiscal Policy
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-10
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Cian O'Callaghan (SD), Dublin Bay North

I am not clear whether the Tánaiste is actually justifying the current situation. Is he justifying it or making excuses for it?
Not a single cent of our money should be invested in companies operating in illegally occupied territories in Palestine. The Tánaiste knows this and I know this. The public do not want their money invested there. I am making an easy ask to the Tánaiste. I am not asking him to direct the strategic investment fund. I understand that, because of its independence, he cannot do so. However, he can publicly give his view and call on it to divest fully. There is nothing in law to stop him doing that. The Tánaiste is able to give his opinion on that and call for it. I ask him to make a stand now and call on the fund to divest in full from any companies in breach of international law in the Palestinian territories. Will the Tánaiste join me in making that call?

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Sitting date: 2026-02-10