Declan Bree
Question:60 Mr. Bree asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether trade between countries is an essential part of modern life and freedom of trade is guaranteed and protected in international law; the steps, if any, Ireland intends to take to protect its sovereignty and freedom to trade, particularly with regard to sections of the Helms-Burton Act recently enacted into law in the United States; if the Government has outlined its objections to the legislation; if it has informed the United States authorities that the legislation is in conflict with international law; the sanctions, if any, Ireland and its EU partners intend to introduce in order to ensure protection against any attempts by the United States to enforce the legislation against Irish and European business people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16102/96]