Sinn Féin spokeperson Matt Carthy claims that Minister Donohoe assured Israel economic penalties wouldn’t be imposed under a secret phone call, but the allegation is denied.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin confirmed that Minister Donohoe 'is clear that he did not make any such phone call,' emphasizing that the published ministerial diary does not indicate otherwise.
The Occupied Territories Bill aimed to impose sanctions on Israeli goods due to the treatment of Palestinians, but the Government has yet to enact it.
Despite the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill, the Government used a 'money message' to prevent its enactment, citing EU trade competence as a limitation.
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