Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. I am of the view that this is a landmark arms treaty. It must not be forgotten that it took seven years for us to reach this point. In view of the diversity of all the countries that comprise the UN General Assembly, obviously it was not possible to draft a perfect treaty. However, this it is as good as we are going to get. If it fosters peace and security and stops the supply of arms into regions of conflict, it will be considered to have done some good. That is the important aspect and I am delighted Ireland is supporting the treaty.

I thank the Tánaiste for engaging so constructively with the committee and I thank members for attending in such large numbers.