Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Dublin Council Delays Vote on Renaming Park
Dublin City Council decided to delay a vote on whether to remove the name of a former Israeli president, Chaim Herzog, from a park.
The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was raised in Dublin and served as Israel's president from 1983 to 1993.
Some people want to change the name to show support for Palestinians, while others, including Israel's current president Isaac Herzog and Irish officials, say it would be offensive to the Jewish community.
The council delayed the vote because new rules about renaming places are not ready yet.
Ireland has been very critical of Israel's actions in Gaza and recognized a Palestinian state last year.
There are about 2,000 Jewish people in Ireland today.
Dublin City Council delayed a vote on renaming a park named after former Israeli president Chaim Herzog.
Supporters of the renaming argue it is an act of solidarity with Palestinians, citing Herzog's military background.
Opponents, including Isaac Herzog and Irish officials, say the move would be offensive to the Jewish community.
The decision was delayed due to new regulations around renaming city sites not yet being in place.
Ireland has been a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and recognized a Palestinian state in 2023.
- Who
- Dublin City Council, Chaim Herzog, Isaac Herzog, Gideon Saar, Simon Harris
- What
- Decision to delay vote on renaming a park
- When
- December 1, 2023
- Where
- Dublin, Ireland
- Why
- Heated debate on the justification and potential impact on the Jewish community
- Park Name
- Chaim Herzog Park
- Former Israeli President
- Chaim Herzog
- Current Israeli President
- Isaac Herzog
- Israeli Foreign Minister
- Gideon Saar
- Ireland's Jewish Population
- 2,000 (2022 census)
- Ireland's Stance on Palestine
- Recognized Palestinian state in 2023
- Reason for Renaming
- Solidarity with Palestinians