Ireland to formally recognise Palestinian state

Ireland will recognise a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, the culmination of months of diplomatic work that began in December

The Palestinian flag flying outside the Palestinian Embassy in Dublin Picture: PA

Ireland is to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a joint move with Norway and Spain.

The Palestinian flag is to be flown over Leinster House, and four hours are set aside in the Dáil to hear TDs’ statements.