US lawmakers grill Ireland ambassador nominee on Israel

US lawmakers grill Ireland ambassador nominee on Israel

Nominee Edward Walsh agreed that Ireland’s lack of support for Israel represents a “big issue and a big concern.” By Corey Walker, The Algemeiner During Thursday’s confirmation hearing for the position of US ambassador to Ireland, Dublin’s long-standing skepticism towards Israel became a central point of discussion. Edward Walsh, the Trump Administration’s pick to serve as the liaison between America and Ireland, fielded comments from federal la…