Palestinian recognition 'not the perfect time, but the right time'

While the Government is keen to downplay that this move is purely a reaction to events since October 7, there is no question that the humanitarian disaster has seen things change

Thousands of people took part in a national march for Palestine in Dublin last week. The march called for the Government to sanction Israel for genocide. Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

“Today, Ireland, Norway, and Spain are announcing that we are recognising the State of Palestine.”

Standing on the steps of Government Buildings, Simon Harris' announcement was the culmination of years of desire on the Irish side and months of planning among a group of "like-minded" countries who see the act as more than merely symbolic. It came after government dinners, meetings and "constant contact" with the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.