write to your td

Your voice has the power to shape the future. By writing to your local TD (Teachta Dála), you can ensure that the issues you care about are heard at the highest levels of government.

The Occupied Territories Bill is a crucial step towards promoting justice and upholding international law. But to pass this legislation, we need the support of our representatives.

Sending a letter or email highlights the importance of the Occupied Territories Bill, urging representatives to take a stand for human rights. Every message counts - when you speak up, you put pressure on TDs to act.

FIVE Simple Steps

We’ve made it easy for you to contact your TD.

  1. Find Your TD: Use the TD Directory to locate the e-mail of local TDs based on your constituency.

  2. Include your constituency: It is crucial to include your constituency in the subject line and first sentence of your message, to ensure recipients recognise that they represent your locality.

  3. Write your message: Use our template that details the Occupied Territories Bill, why it is important and call for the enactment of the Bill.

  4. Personalise It: If you wish, share why this issue matters to you.

  5. Send Your Letter: Email or post your letter to your TD’s office. Don’t forget to follow up if you don’t receive a response!

sample email

Subject: Urgent Call from [Your Constituency]: Pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Dear Deputy,

I am writing as a constituent of the [your constituency] area, to express my strong support for the immediate enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB), which seeks to ban trade with illegal settlements in occupied territories. This legislation is essential for ensuring that our trade practices align with international law and uphold the principles of human rights and justice.

I wish to draw your attention to the newly published legal opinion of experts of European law and the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice, which both reaffirm the illegality of settlements in occupied territories under international law. It is crucial that Ireland upholds its international responsibilities by enacting the OTB, ensuring that our country is not complicit in human rights violations through trade with these illegal settlements.

The Occupied Territories Bill represents an opportunity for Ireland to stand firmly on the side of justice and human rights, taking a principled stance in defending international law.

As one of your constituents, I urge you to publicly support the enactment of the OTB and to take every possible measure to ensure its swift passage through the Dáil. I believe that this bill reflects the values of justice, equality, and respect for human rights that our country holds dear.

I look forward to your response and to seeing your continued commitment to these crucial principles.

Yours sincerely,

[Your name]

[Your address]