The Palestinian ambassador to Ireland has said she is still optimistic about a proposed ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements.
Asked about the suggestion of new legislation while speaking at an event at the University of Galway, Palestinian Ambassador Dr Jilan Abdalmajid said she was “still optimistic” it would be enacted.
The government had signalled before Christmas that the Occupied Territories Bill would be passed when amendments are made to make the draft law as watertight as possible, as it is likely to be legally challenged if enacted.
Speaking about the Palestinian cause, Ms Abdalmajid said they need to make “a huge effort to make the people listen to you”, Ireland excluded.
After the Christmas break, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said it would propose fresh legislation, claiming the bill was “unconstitutional” and “deficient” in some areas.
