Micheál Martin defended the Irish government's decision to continue authorizing Israeli bonds amid protests organized by the Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The protests arose following the rejection of a motion by Sinn Féin to ban these bonds, seen as supporting Israeli military operations. Martin emphasized the government's leadership on Middle Eastern justice issues and urged protestors to consult the Palestinian authorities on Ireland's efforts toward a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. The authorization of these bonds by the Central Bank has faced significant scrutiny since Brexit.
The Irish Government has led from the front on the issue and will continue to do that.
I take issue with people who are trying to cause division in the country on the issue.
I would say to the protestors to go and ask the Palestinian Authority... They will tell you how they believe the Irish Government has been leading for justice.
Israeli bonds sold in the EU have been authorised by the Central Bank in Ireland since Brexit, a process that has come under intense scrutiny.
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