The Government must be “conscious” of actions it takes around the Occupied Territories Bill given the fragility of the ceasefire in Gaza, the foreign minister has said. “What I can say is that it’s very clear from the AG’s response that it is extremely complex in application and also in being able to enforce,” Ms McEntee said. Asked if this meant the legislation would solely focus on banning importation of goods from the occupied Palestinian territories, Ms McEntee said she could not say at present. That’s not a reason not to do it,” Ms McEntee said. I think we have to work on the basis and it’s very hard to comprehend anything other than a Nato country would never, by force, take or invade another Nato country,” Ms McEntee said.

Source: Irish Examiner January 17, 2026 15:00 UTC