Ireland is expected to move on recognising Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, it has been reported.
The three Irish Government leaders are scheduled to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning after signalling it would recognise the state of Palestine by the end of the month.
Irish premier Simon Harris, deputy premier Micheal Martin and Minister Eamon Ryan will speak to the media at 8am, amid warnings from Israel that recognition will “fuel extremism and instability”.
Irish and Spanish officials have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition of the state of Palestine.
European Union members Slovenia and Malta have also indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the recognition, possibly in a coordinated announcement.
The leaders of the three coalition parties in Ireland briefed Cabinet ministers on the latest stage of negotiations on Tuesday.