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Our national broadcaster has set an example for our European colleagues when it comes to Israel’s involvement in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, according to Social Democrats media spokesperson Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney said: “RTÉ announced today that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest if Israel participates. “I welcome this […]

The European Commission President’s proposed sanctions on Israel, while a belated step in the right direction, fall well short of what’s required to stop the genocide in Gaza, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “We are now almost two years into this devastating conflict, which has left more than […]

Decisions made in relation to Gaza and Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly over the next few weeks will serve as a marker of the international community’s credibility and humanity, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “With the Trump administration’s refusal to grant visas to the Palestinian delegation […]

No EU financial institution should be involved in raising funds which are used to annihilate innocent civilians News that the Central Bank will no longer facilitate the sale of Israeli bonds is welcome if overdue, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. “It has been reported today that Israel has moved the approval process for […]

This kind of treatment of a peaceful protestor is horrific and completely unacceptable Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris must raise the brutal treatment of a peaceful Irish protestor by German police with the German ambassador, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “A shocking video, circulating on social […]

More EU member states must join growing calls for economic sanctions against Israel for its war crimes in Gaza and plans for further illegal settlements in the West Bank, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson made her comments after it was confirmed this week that Sweden and the Netherlands have […]

The Israeli government’s intention to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank underscores the importance of Ireland enacting the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB) without further delay, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “The approval of the E1 project, which would bisect the occupied West Bank and cut it off […]

The cruelty shown towards the people of Gaza by the Israeli government knows no bounds as the IDF is ordered to forcefully occupy the city, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “Israel is being allowed to act with impunity in its destruction of Gaza and its people – now, […]

The government must enact the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB) without delay following today’s finding by the Foreign Affairs Committee that there is no legal impediment to including services, as well as goods, in the legislation, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “The committee’s report, published today, clearly demonstrates that […]

Bonds facilitated by the Central Bank are marketed to fund Israel’s genocidal campaign, the documents of which fail to warn investors of the legal and criminal risks of complicity in atrocious crimes, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Speaking today, Deputy Gannon said: “The legal action questions whether Ireland’s financial regulatory system can […]