Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
52. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to follow the steps taken by Spain and set about officially recognising the state of Palestine in the first half of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15239/24]
View answerThe 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”.
Following the most recent European Council meeting in March, Ireland joined with Spain, Malta and Slovenia to release a joint statement that outlined our readiness to recognise Palestinian statehood when it can make a positive contribution and the circumstances are right. Discussions on this are ongoing with partners.
We are clear that the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region is through implementation of a two-state solution, with Israeli and Palestinian States living side-by-side, in peace and security.
