Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Sep 1999

Vol. 508 No. 1

Written Answers. - East Timor Conflict.

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

93 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans, if any, Ireland has to give formal recognition to East Timor as an independent state in view of the outcome of the referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17942/99]

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Andrews):

I would refer the Deputy to the statement I made today in reply to priority questions on the subject.