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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 23 Jan 1996

Vol. 460 No. 3

Written Answers. - International Agreements.

Frances Fitzgerald

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89 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the international agreements under the auspices of his Department which, as of 1 January 1996, have not been signed by the State and which it is proposed that the State should sign or become a party to; the international organisation, if any, responsible for the agreement in each case; the date and place each agreement was adopted or opened for signature; and when it is proposed to sign each agreement or become a party to it. [19454/96]

There are three international agreements which, as of 1 January 1996, have not yet been signed by the State, but which it is proposed that the State should sign or become party to.

(1) The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

* The United Nations is the international organisation responsible for this agreement.

* It was concluded and opened for signature at Vienna on 23 May 1989.

* While it is proposed to sign this Convention further consideration will be necessary due to its complex provisions.

(2) The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organisations or between International Organisations.

* The United Nations is the international organisation responsible for this agreement.

* It was concluded and opened for signature at Vienna on 21 March 1986.

* While it is proposed to sign this Convention, further consideration will be necessary due to its complex provisions.

(3) The International Convention of the Safety and Security of United Nations and Associated Personnel.

* The United Nations is the international organisation responsible for this agreement.

* It was adopted and opened for signature at New York on 9 December 1994.

* No date has been set as yet for Ireland's signature of this Convention.

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