‘Challenging’ to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Irish election

Tanaiste Micheal Martin speaking to the media at the Government Buildings in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ireland’s deputy premier has said it will be “challenging” to pass a Bill banning imports from Israeli-occupied Palestinian land before the general election.

Tanaiste Micheal Martin said that although an advisory opinion from the UN’s top court had “changed the context” of the legal advice they had received on the Occupied Territories Bill, substantial amendments were still needed.