Eoin O’Malley: Our ‘studenty’ stance on Palestine might feel good, but it does us no favours

New Taoiseach Simon Harris needs to prioritise. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA

Eoin O'Malley

With local elections approaching, there will no doubt be a huge focus on… the Palestinian ­question.

Politicians like to get worked up about things they can do nothing about. It enables them to share the anger of ordinary people and direct it elsewhere.