Michael Bell
Question:24 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the implications of the Amsterdam Treaty in relation to Irish and European defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22375/97]
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24 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the implications of the Amsterdam Treaty in relation to Irish and European defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22375/97]
I refer the Deputy to the full and detailed statement I made in this House on 16 October 1997 on the Treaty of Amsterdam, Official Report, vol. 481, cols. 1093-1105, in which I addressed, inter alia, the issues raised by the Deputy.