Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
611. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to end Irish arms trade with the state of Israel and to raise this issue at European Union level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5738/16]
View answerThe export of military or dual use items from Ireland is licensed by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation under the relevant domestic and European legislation.
Under this legislation, items classified as “military goods” from an export control perspective include military goods and technology, as well as components for such items. Licensed exports from Ireland to Israel are component products, for example engine parts, rather than actual military equipment. As such, there is no arms trade from Ireland to Israel.
There is no support at EU level for ending or restricting such trade with Israel.
