Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
737 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to any charities registered in the State that are or may be used by terrorist organisations for fund-raising and money laundering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1260/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that there is no evidence that any charity based in this jurisdiction is being used to facilitate the activities of terrorist organisations. I should add that Ireland is fully committed to implementing its international obligations in relation to terrorism and the financing of terrorism, as set out, inter alia, in a number of United Nations Security Council resolutions. In general, these resolutions require UN member states to criminalise the financing of terrorism; to freeze the funds, financial assets or economic resources of terrorists and terrorist entities; and to prohibit the provision of financial services to terrorists and terrorist entities.
Effect has been given to these UN resolutions within the European Union by means of implementing instruments which have direct application in all EU member states, including Ireland.
