Government aims to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Dáil summer recess amid opposition criticism (independent.ie)

• Government aims to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Dáil summer recess
• Opposition decries amendments as 'hollowing out' the bill's intent
• Debate expected to intensify with potential filibustering

"The Irish Government is accelerating the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB) to pass it before the Dáil summer break. Opposition parties have vowed to fight what they describe as a 'hollowed out' version of the bill, claiming amendments have weakened its impact. The bill aims to prohibit trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The Government argues the amended version is legally sound and necessary to avoid unintended consequences. The legislative battle is expected to intensify."