St Patrick’s Day visit: Micheál Martin meets groups in Washington after rejecting as ‘absurd’ claims of anti-Semitism
Following a meeting with Jewish groups in Washington, Taoiseach Micheál Martin clarified the status of the Occupied Territories Bill, stating it was not dropped but would be revised to align with the government's program after being deemed unconstitutional. The bill, aimed at banning trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, has stalled in the Dáil since 2020. The meeting addressed concerns about Irish policy towards Israel and perceived rising anti-Semitism, sparked by accusations and criticisms of Ireland's stance.
