Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-26
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

We are implementing what we said in the programme for Government. Read the programme for Government. That is exactly what we are now doing. The way to deal with Israel effectively is through the European Union. There is no other way. We have not been able to get agreement across Europe because some countries historically have a position of supporting Israel come what may. The Deputy and I know that.
The Commission is the competent authority in terms of trade with Israel. We have sought to get a suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Ireland and Spain have been the two countries for well over two years now-----

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Sitting date: 2026-05-26