Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
302. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of any Irish companies that are circumventing trade sanctions/trade embargoes with Russia; and the process in place to ensure that sanctions are being imposed. [22589/23]
View answerWhile the entirety of the State is responsible for ensuring adherence to EU sanctions, my Department is one of three national competent authorities for sanctions implementation. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment works closely with other members of a Cross-departmental International Sanctions Committee, comprising all relevant Departments and other relevant bodies to ensure a coherent approach to sanctions implementation in Ireland. In particular, given the nature of trade sanctions, officials my department work very closely with Revenue, Customs, the Gardaí and security services to ensure that sanctions are being complied with and the Department will take appropriate action where breaches are detected.
My Department is not currently aware of any Irish company that are circumventing trade sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine. The Deputy can be assured that if any such breaches by an Irish company were to come to light, my Department would engage with the Cross-departmental International Sanctions Committee and take the appropriate action.
