A national demonstration for Palestine will take place on Saturday 7th December at 1pm. The march will gather at the Garden of Remembrance and finish outside the Dáil on Molesworth Street.

Fórsa will once again be present as part of the union bloc and calls on members to take part. Flags will be available to collect from the Nerney’s Court office at 12.15pm and members will gather at 12.30pm outside the Mandate Trade Union offices on Cavendish Row (across the road from the Gate Theatre).

Great importance is being placed on this protest by organisers as it is likely to take place against the backdrop of parties negotiating formation of a new government.

In the run up to the election all major parties made promises to pass the Occupied Territories Bill in the next session of the Oireachtas. Although outgoing government parties have suggested the bill may have to be altered before they will let it pass.

This protest is being seen by many as an opportunity to put Palestine and a sustainable ceasefire on the agenda for the incoming government. It is also an opportunity to push again for the passing of the Occupied Territories Bill, as well as to advocate on the issues of weapons passing through Irish airspace and the sale of ‘mixed use’ goods, which are goods that may be used for military purposes.

Fórsa Head of Campaigns, Grace Williams said “Fórsa members have consistently stood in solidarity with Palestine and the ongoing suffering of its people. Our presence at the IPSC march reiterates our demands for action to be taken by the Irish State, including the imposition of sanctions, to bring about a ceasefire in the region.” 

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