European Council Meetings

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2019

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Ceisteanna (79)

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

79. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Russian missile system being located in Turkey was discussed at the most recent Foreign Affairs Council meeting; and his views on same. [25189/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Foreign Affairs Council met in Luxembourg yesterday (17 June) and the decision by Turkey to purchase a Russian anti-aircraft missile system was not on the agenda.

It is not our normal practice to comment on the defence procurement policies of third countries.