Government seeking fresh legal advice on trade with Israel
The Government is seeking fresh legal advice regarding Ireland’s ability to take trade sanctions against Israel, the Taoiseach has told The Pat Kenny Show. Simon Harris this morning confirmed that the Government will stop buying Israeli military equipment. The move makes Ireland the first EU country to stop buying defence material and equipment from the country since the war began almost a year ago. Ireland has reportedly spent over €20 million on Israeli defence equipment in the last 20 years – and there has been recent controversy over the possibility of Israeli companies bidding for a new €600,000 Defence Forces drones contract. On The Pat Kenny Show this morning, the Taoiseach said Ireland must do everything it can to increase pressure on Israel to bring the war to an end. “We took a decision yesterday that we are not going to purchase any further defence material or equipment from Israel,” he said. “We’re doing this in line with the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Credit to : Newstalk