Tehran issued congratulatory statement from Hamas to Ireland
Save for the Israeli embassy closure and rewarding terrorism by Ireland’s announced recognition of the State of Palestine, the fulminations of Harris and Martin during 2024 achieved absolutely nothing
Other than the unique distinction of Ireland becoming the only state within the European Union to be the recipient of a Tehran issued congratulatory statement from Hamas, for engaging in lawfare by joining South Africa’s ICJ genocide case
Trump and Ireland
How this badge of dishonor and the Irish government's conduct since October 7, 2023 1. is viewed by the incoming Trump administration in the United States, 2. what impact it may have on Ireland / US diplomatic relations and trade
St Patrick's Day shindig in the White House
and whether it may result in Trump canceling the annual invitation to Micheal Martin, who will by then be Ireland’s Prime Minister, to the annual St Patrick's Day shindig in the White House remains to be seen
*The writer, Alan Shatter is a former Irish Minister for Justice, Equality, & Defence, a former member of the EU Council of Justice and Home Affairs Minister and a former Chairperson of the Irish Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee. Shatter is currently the voluntary Chairperson of Magen David Adom Ireland
