Will you publicly support the enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill and pledge to take every possible measure to ensure its swift passage through Dáil Éireann if elected. I believe that this bill reflects the values of justice, equality and respect for human rights that our country holds dear?
Response
My party, and I personally, have long supported the cause of Palestinian liberation and have committed to immediately passing the Occupied Territories as a red line issue for taking part in any support for government formation. I have also publicly signed the pledge from the IPSC.The ongoing Genocide of Palestinians by Israel and our complicity by not doing everything in our power to bring the murder and destruction to an end puts our government completely out of step with public opinion; putting spin ahead of action, words are not enough we need:
- sanctions;
- an arms embargo;
- an end to trade deals with Israel;
- a halt on the export of dual use technologies which has increased since Israel's latest assault on Gaza began last year;
- an end to the Irish Central Bank's facilitation of the sale of Israeli war bonds;
- cutting off diplomatic, cultural and sporting ties to Israel;
- an end to the use of Irish airports and airspace for the transport of weapons to Israel.
You can find these demands on page 29 of our manifesto.
Statements of my public support for Palestine in the local media
Activists unfurl giant Palestinian flag 24 October 2023
Limerick meeting to show solidarity with Palestinian people 12 November 2023
“No weapons through Ireland for genocide” demand People Before Profit. 21 November 2023
Call for Bedford Row to be renamed 'Handala Row' 30 January 2024
Hundreds of protesters turn out at Shannon Airport over US military use 15 Apr 2024
