The flag of Palestine (left) flying outside Leinster House, Dublin, following the decision by the Government to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Story of the week The developments in New York late on Thursday night might have Trumped it in terms of sensation but there is no doubt that the political story of the week (seen through a domestic prism) was the State’s recognition of Palestine. It took many months of planning. It was carefully calibrated to ensure Ireland did not act alone but did so “in lockstep” with other EU member states – plus...