Trade Agreements
Seanad Éireann — 2025-09-30
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Alan Dillon (FG), Mayo

I must note that the negotiations on the replacement agreement have not yet fully concluded in Brussels and any further comment would be inappropriate at this stage. However, I will say that Ireland's approach has been guided by two principles, namely, respect for the rule of law and support for the United Nations-led process on Western Sahara. I reiterate that Ireland continues to keep all aspects of the negotiation process under review to ensure that any proposed arrangements will respect the conditions established by the court but also the duty of the European Union to comply with EU and international law. Ireland will be guided by those principles in finalising our position. I wish to underline once again that Ireland's engagement on this issue will be guided by the European Court of Justice judgment and on the principles of international law.

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Sitting date: 2025-09-30