Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is very difficult for us to reach an arrangement with a State and it is very difficult for us to know and understand how an agreement is used. As I have pointed out, an improvement in trade gives people an opportunity to improve their standard of living. When one improves the standard of living one certainly hopes and expects there will be more economic freedom. Countries that remain in abject poverty, and I am not saying that applies to Kazakhstan, tend to be poorly ruled. If one gives people the opportunity to trade, improve their economy, receive an education and advance then that is something that can only be welcomed.