Ireland’s Palestine stance was good electoral politics for its establishment parties

Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Simon Harris, centre, and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin, right, announce that Ireland has recognised Palestine at a press conference in Dublin on May 22. Recognising Palestinian statehood has been a cornerstone of Irish foreign policy as part of its belief in a two-state solution. EPA

Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Simon Harris, centre, and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin, right, announce that Ireland has recognised Palestine at a press conference in Dublin on May 22. RecognisingShow more