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Foreign affairs committee begins discussions on contentious Occupied Territories Bill: Supporters keen that proposal passes into law before summer break, but sources say this is not feasible – The Irish Times (2025-07-01)
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/07/01/foreign-affairs-committee-begins-discussions-on-contentious-occupied-territories-bill/
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>> An Oireachtas committee will start discussing the Occupied Territories Bill on Tuesday, when senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs are questioned by TDs and Senators on a summary of the Bill* published by the Government last week.
*) link https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/publications/general-scheme-of-the-israeli-settlements-in-the-occupied-palestinian-territory-prohibition-of-importation-of-goods-bill-2025/
>> the Government’s version does not include a ban on services, which it says is not possible under European law, though that is disputed by pro-Palestine campaigners...
>> There is some nervousness in Government about the possible consequences of passing the Bill, with the US government and business organisations underscoring their opposition to the measure.
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