Leinster House saw a rare moment of unity, with no dissent to the Government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood
‘I just feel women aren’t being represented’: Record number of female candidates contesting local electionsIf the ushers were not busy enough doing that, a lone protester then managed to scale the railings of the Merrion Square side of Leinster House and make a dash to remove the Palestinian flag, but not before being detained by gardaí and by ushers.
Other political developments were overshadowed, including the aftermath of the devastating EPA report which said the best-case scenario projections for Ireland showed greenhouse gases will only be reduced by 29 per cent compared with the legally binding target of 51 per cent by 2030. “Dublin insists that the recognition is intended as an aid to peace. The Israelis respond by asking how something intended as a contribution to peace could be welcomed by Hamas , an organisation dedicated to the violent destruction of their country.
In advance of the committee, chair Jackie Cahill said: “The committee continues to examine the decision last year by the European Environment Commissioner to reduce the derogation under the Nitrates Directive from 250kg to 220kg per hectare.
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