andMr. McQuillan asked the Taoiseach whether, in order to introduce a defence commitment binding members of the EEC, a new treaty would have to be negotiated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Commitments of EEC Members.
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The existing members of the European Economic Community have certain defence commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty to which they are all parties. If, however, the Deputies have in mind a commitment confined only to members of EEC, the present provisions of the Rome Treaty would require to be extended.
Could I ask how such a change would be brought about? Would it need a unanimous decision by the members or would it be by means of a simple majority?
I presume that any agreement would require unanimity on the part of those participating.