Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Sep 1999

Vol. 508 No. 1

Written Answers. - Arms Sales.

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

126 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will seek the support of other EU members for a total embargo on the sale of arms or military equipment to Indonesia in view of the activities of the Indonesian armed forces and Indonesian backed militias in East Timor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17944/99]

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.