Government votes down South Africa genocide motion

The Sinn Féin motion, which was debated in the Dáil, called on the Government to immediately declare its plans to intervene in South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice 

During the debate, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that he is “puzzled” by the reaction of opposition TDs to Ireland’s response to attacks in Gaza when Palestinian officials are welcoming the Government’s support. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Government has voted down a Sinn Féin motion calling for Ireland to immediately declare its intention to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.

The Sinn Féin motion, which was debated on Tuesday in the Dáil, called on the Government to immediately declare its plans to intervene in South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).