Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'will not change Israel's behaviour' – Taoiseach 

But Micheál Martin tells the Dáil the bill will be progressed and adds: 'I strongly condemn what the Israeli government has done, and condemn the action of the Israeli military forces'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to the media as he arrives for Tuesday's Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA 

Passing the Occupied Territories Bill will not change Israel's behaviour against Palestinians or those taking part in a flotilla to Gaza, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin has again been called on to urgently act on the bill that would ban trade with settlements illegally established in occupied territories, following the detention of Irish citizens who were taking part in a humanitarian flotilla destined for Gaza.