Reaction to Ireland's move to recognise Palestine

Oxfam Ireland CEO Jim Clarken said: “Ireland is showing real and brave leadership on the international stage and today’s move strongly reinforces our commitment to a two-state solution to this long-standing conflict.

“Ireland is demonstrating solidarity with the Palestinian people in the strongest political terms and the clock cannot now be turned back.

“Today’s move by Ireland and its allies should encourage other countries and the EU to join an unstoppable march to allow Palestine to take its rightful place as full, unquestioned members of the countries of the world,” he said.