Matt Carthy
Question:54. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Government will recognise the state of Palestine as previously committed to. [56440/21]
View answerThursday, 18 November 2021
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The Programme for Government states that the Government will “Honour our commitment to recognise the State of Palestine as part of a lasting settlement of the conflict, or in advance of that, when we believe doing so will progress efforts to reach a Two-State solution or protect the integrity of Palestinian territory”.
As I have stated previously, in the absence of progress towards a two-State solution, I would be prepared to recommend to the Government early recognition by Ireland of a State of Palestine. The timing and context for such consideration is critical.
During my visit to Israel, the occupied Palestinian territory, and Jordan from 1-5 November, I was clear in my engagement with both the new Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority of the commitment of this Government to advancing a two-State solution, in line with the agreed parameters for a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I urged all parties – the Palestinian leadership and Israel – to work for a two-State solution, including through strengthening Palestinian institutions, the rule of law and the process of democratic renewal, which are critical elements of state building.
Question No. 55 answered with Question No. 42.
Question No. 56 answered with Question No. 42.
Question No. 57 answered orally.