Taoiseach defends Occupied Territories Bill amid concerns from government TDs (thejournal.ie)

• Taoiseach defends Occupied Territories Bill excluding services, citing jobs and US pressure.
• Government TDs express unease and consider amendments to include services or advertising ban.
• Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee plans to pass bill by summer recess.

"Taoiseach Micheál Martin is facing growing unease among government TDs over the Occupied Territories Bill, particularly regarding the exclusion of services from the ban. Martin argues he must protect Irish jobs amid US lobbying, while some TDs consider amendments to include services or ban advertising. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee plans to pass the bill by the summer recess."