TDs set to call for recognition of Palestine state

The Dáil looks set to call for recognition of the state of Palestine after the Government said it would not oppose the move.

Such a vote by TDs would be symbolic, and not binding on the Government, but the initiative has drawn cross-party support.

Sweden is the biggest EU country to so far recognise Palestine as a state, while the British and French parliaments have both voted recently for their governments to follow suit.