Martin Outlines Ireland's EU Priorities | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 2m

Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin says no immediate plans exist to use new EU asylum return hubs, stressing instead a focus on speeding up decisions to cut waiting times. He sharply criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank as “increasingly extreme” and unjustifiable, urging the EU to act more forcefully on the humanitarian crisis. Martin also called for greater EU access to witness illegal settlements firsthand, warning they undermine the two-state solution. On broader EU priorities, he emphasized competitiveness, security, and values, pushing for stronger defense capabilities…