Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
109. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the possible loopholes contained in the EU arms restrictions against Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38044/13]
View answerThe Foreign Affairs Council met on 21 August to discuss the situation in Egypt. The Council agreed Conclusions on Egypt, which I have discussed in detail in my reply to another Question from the Deputy today. There was unanimous agreement among Foreign Ministers that all Member States would suspend export licences to Egypt of any equipment which might be used for internal repression, and reassess export licences of equipment covered by Common Position 2008/944/CFSP and review their security assistance to Egypt. I would stress that all Member States agreed to these measures, which cover all military goods requiring export licences as well as non-military equipment used for internal repression.
