Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach. Why it is relevant is that this is around the interpretation of international law. As the witnesses have outlined, this is around how we will be interpreting the UN Charter. We have been told constantly there will be references to how the UN Charter is being interpreted. However, we are seeing at the same time a lot of language about the need to align with and work with our EU partners. We have had clarity around EU-led missions but we are seeing from the EU interpretations of self-defence under the Charter that are wrong. I know Dr. Burke will say Ireland may disagree with those but there is a concern with regard to that. I want to focus on-----