Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
176. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to a ship, the Sarah M, certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping and seeking to head towards Greenore, County Louth; whether he is assured this vessel will not port and engage in export, which would be in contravention of sanctions placed upon Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20454/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraRestrictive measures, also referred to as sanctions, are legally binding measures that can be taken against individuals, entities or countries. UN and EU Member States are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of UN and EU sanctions respectively, as well as for identifying breaches and imposing penalties. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is one of three National Competent Authorities responsible for sanctions, the others being the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Central Bank of Ireland. My Department has responsibility for trade sanctions only.
My Department does not have responsibility or policy remit for either vessels entering Irish water or livestock issues. These policy areas fall under the Ministers for Transport and Agriculture, Food and the Marine respectively. I would ask the Deputy to direct her question to either of the named departments to provide an update on the vessel or its livestock cargo.
