Government will be on 'the wrong side' of history over Israeli bonds decision, opposition says

Opposition parties united behind a motion demanding for emergency legislation to explicitly force the Central Bank to stop facilitating the sale of Israel bonds

Speaking in the Dáil ahead of the vote, finance minister Paschal Donohoe said: 'Despite the human feelings I have and the determination of the Government to respond to this, I have to recognise the law with regard to the EU.' Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Government has been warned it is on the "the wrong side" of history after rejecting a motion to prevent the facilitation of Israeli war bonds.

Opposition parties united behind a motion demanding the Government enact emergency legislation to explicitly force the Central Bank to stop facilitating the sale of Israel bonds.