Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2023
99. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has any current contracts with any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company; and if so, the value of those contracts. [51045/23]
View answer100. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department or any of its agencies are involved in any exercise, operation, training or research which includes involvement by any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company. [51063/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 99 and 100 together.
Engagement with third countries is a central part of the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Ireland maintains bilateral relations with Israel. Within this context, both I and my officials maintain frequent and ongoing engagement with the Government of Israel. Such engagement is particularly important in the context of the crisis that is currently unfolding in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. Ireland is represented at an official level to Israel through our Embassy in Tel Aviv and to the Palestinian Authority through our Representative Office in Ramallah. The Department of Foreign Affairs operates the usual contractual arrangements to ensure their effective operation. Ireland also maintains contracts with entities based in Israel by supporting non-governmental organisations engaging in peacebuilding activities.
