Mr. Ronnie Downes:

-----because I know it is an important one. We engage with the Department of Foreign Affairs by reference to a number of criteria to make sure we are satisfied that in each case, those goods are not going to be used for other purposes. We are bound by a number of rules and principles. We consult closely with colleagues. We do not have any reason to fear the fairly standard software and hardware that is going out. Ireland is a base for software and hardware exports internationally and Israel is one of those destinations. I will reinforce that the end use of what it is intended for is subject to safeguards and guarantees. That is what gives us the confidence to proceed with those.

The Senator had a question about divestment. If I understood her correctly, I think it was about a National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA, response in that unless it is illegal, it is not required to divest.