Oireachtas Debates
The primary focus of our work is to influence Irish Government and where appropriate, European Union foreign policy in support of the national, democratic and human rights of the Palestinian people. Here we have curated an extensive collection of insightful and informative discussions held within the Irish parliament, the Oireachtas, relating to the complex and important topic of Palestine. Sadaka regularly contributes and presents at such debates, often hosting visiting speakers who offer expert research to the discussion.
33rd Dáil › Thursday, 13 Jul 2023
Dáil Éireann Debate
Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements
33rd Dáil › Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023
Seanad Éireann Debate
Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements
33rd Dáil › Thursday, 6 Jul 2023
Dáil Éireann Debate
Visit of Palestinian Ambassador
33rd Dáil › Thursday, 6 Jul 2023
Dáil Éireann Debate
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí – Leaders’ Questions
33rd Dáil › Thursday, 31 March 2022
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence Debate
Report of UN Special Rapporteur on Israel’s Conduct of its Occupation of the Palestinian Territory: Discussion
33rd Dáil › Wednesday, 2 Mar 2022
Dáil Éireann Debate
Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the recent Amnesty International Report: Statements
33rd Dáil › Tuesday, 1 Mar 2022
Seanad Éireann Debate
Situation in the Middle East: Statements
33rd Dáil › Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence Debate
Israel’s Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International
33rd Dáil › Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Debate
Trade Between Ireland and the Palestinian Territories: Discussion
Sadaka appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment on 14 July 2021 at the invitation of the Chairman, to discuss trade between Ireland and Palestinian territory. Sadaka Board member Bertie Ó hAinmhire welcomed two guest speakers, Mr. Hugh Lovatt, a policy fellow with the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Mr. Martin Konecny, Director of the European Middle East Project (EuMEP) in Brussels. Mr. Ó hAinmhire outlined the role of Sadaka particularly in the context of trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian territory, and the fact that these settlements are now a major obstacle to any solution to the Palestinian question. Mr. Konecny and Mr. Lovatt provided a detailed statement to the Committee and answered questions from members. Before the meeting the Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Maurice Quinlivan said: “The Committee welcomes this opportunity to engage with Sadaka, the Ireland Palestine Alliance, and looks forward to a wide-ranging discussion on trade between Ireland and Palestinian territory”.
33rd Dáil › Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Dáil Éireann Debate
Annexation of Palestine: Motion [Private Members]
On the 25th of May 2021, following months of work from Sadaka, Trócaire, Christian Aid, ICTU, and collaboration from both Government and Opposition, the Dáil has supported a parliamentary motion condemning the de facto annexation of Palestinian land by Israel, developed by John Brady TD, Sinn Féin. Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, supported the motion, stating that “the current escalation of violence has not happened in isolation” and called for the international community to be “honest about what is happening on the ground.” Following a vote on Wednesday 26th May 2021, Ireland has become the first country within the EU to recognise de facto annexation, paving the way for others to follow.