Minister Simon Harris announced in the Dáil that the Irish government is making significant progress on legislation to prohibit imports from illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. A proposal will be presented to the Government next week. Harris addressed the necessity of this law, asserting Ireland's commitment to humanitarian issues in Gaza and emphasizing the need for action. While the Opposition promotes a different bill, the Government's version aims to align with constitutional requirements to avoid legal complications.
"Until hunger in Gaza is consigned to memory, until all remaining hostages are back with their families, until hospitals and schools in Gaza are fully functioning..."
"The Government's analysis was that substantive amendments would be required to most, if not all, of the Bill's provisions in order to bring it in line with the Constitution..."
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