Control of Exports Bill 2023: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2023-10-11
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Frances Black (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Ireland does not want to be complicit in breaking international law. We have to be mindful of that at all times. What is happening in the occupied territories is that international law is being broken. We must be mindful of not breaking international law. Ireland is meant to be a neutral country, which I believe is one of our core values. I urge the Minister of State to consider the amendment. We do not want to be complicit in breaking international law. That is very important. We have always stood up for basic human rights. I urge the Minister of State and the Department to seriously consider this amendment. I know we do not have much time but let us be open to more discussions on this. I understand Report Stage is next week but at least it gives us some hope.

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Sitting date: 2023-10-11