Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 March 2024
62. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 30 of 25 January 2024, his plans to formally recognise the state of Palestine, as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11056/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs outlined in response to Parliamentary Question No. 30 of 25 Janruary 2024, 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”.
It is one of a range of issues that Ireland is discussing with likeminded partners. I discussed this with a number of European and Arab partners at the Munich Security Conference in February, as did the Taoiseach. I also spoke about this with partners at the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU on 19 February. The timing, and context, of any decision by Ireland on recognition will be informed by these discussions as well as by the situation on the ground.
