The Tánaiste recently gained cabinet approval to draft a bill banning trade in goods with the occupied Palestinian territories. While some opposition parties criticized the omission of a ban on services, the Government cited legal advice as the reasoning behind this decision. Mr. Harris emphasized the importance of creating a legally sound bill that can withstand challenges, indicating his openness to revisiting the legal stance on services. He expressed that the motivation behind this legislative action is to respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Mr Harris confirmed he will look for updated advice from the Attorney General regarding the inclusion of services in the proposed bill, responding to concerns raised.
I don't have a policy difference. I mean, I'm doing this with you all, I hope, because we're horrified by the genocide that we're seeing happening.
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