OTB Must Not 'Disadvantage Ireland Unduly'

OTB must not 'disadvantage Ireland unduly'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the aim of the Occupied Territories Bill must be to apply pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza, rather than "disadvantage Ireland unduly".

Taoiseach warns trade ban on Israeli settlements could hit Irish companies under US anti-boycott laws

Martin warned that companies in Ireland could face penalties in the US if services are included in the ban on trade with occupied Palestinian territories.

Ireland moves closer to banning imports from Israeli settlements

Ireland has taken another step toward being the first EU country to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements, with lawmakers now calling for the proposed legislation to also cover Israeli services. A parliamentary committee this week reviewed the draft Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025, which would prohibit the import of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occup…

OTB Must Ensure Ireland Is Not Unfairly Disadvantaged, Says Martin – EUROP INFO

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has called for the upcoming On-the-Board (OTB) review to ensure that Ireland is not disproportionately disadvantaged, emphasizing the need for balanced outcomes amid ongoing regulatory changes. Speaking ahead of crucial negotiations, Ryan stressed that any adjustments to OTB policies must take into account Ireland’s unique economic and geographic position to safeguard national interests. The comments come as stakeho…