Frances Black introduced the Occupied Territories Bill in 2018, aimed at banning trade with illegally occupied territories, particularly Israeli settlements. The UN's International Court of Justice declared these settlements illegal, leading the Irish Government to commit to enacting the bill. Taoiseach Micheál Martin indicated that substantial amendments would be needed for legal robustness but later suggested it might be replaced with new legislation. Black expressed concern over potential weakening of the bill and emphasized the importance of including a ban on both goods and services, urging prompt action from the government.
"The government had committed to enacting the bill after the UN's top court issued an advisory opinion that said Israeli settlements built on Palestinian land were illegal."
"I'm concerned that they might get rid of services, and we need both goods and services banned, definitely. They have committed to passing the bill."
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