Today, the Economy Minister announced the publication of a report following a review of Invest NI’s investments to ensure that support has not been provided to projects providing weapons to Israel. The Department of Economy referred to this review in their response to Judicial Review proceedings taken on behalf of our client, Cassidy Ferrari, who is a member of Cairde Palestine. The Judicial Review is next listed in the High Court on 23rd October 2025 for Mention.
Michael Madden, of Madden & Finucane Solicitors, today said:
“Despite the Minister stating that Invest NI does not support the manufacture of arms or their components for Israel, it is clear from information obtained by our client that Invest NI funds may have been used to create parts for F-35 fighter jets which have been used to drop bombs in Gaza during the recent genocide.
“Today’s report found that it is not possible for Invest NI or its client companies to fully track or determine the final destination of exported goods once they enter complex supply chains. The inability to track components is highly concerning when the components may have been used to commit serious humanitarian crimes.”
Our client, Cassidy Ferrari, who is a member of Cairde Palestine today said:
“It is not good enough for the government to hide behind the excuse of complex supply chains when components end up in F-35 fighter jets that drop bombs and kill thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza. The Minister should commit to an immediate end to funding for any project that could result in components ending up in weapons used by the Israeli Defence Forces. Any public funds that may have been used in this way should be clawed back to be used instead to alleviate local issues, such as health and housing.”