Patricia Stephenson (Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Yes, but the context is that the companies should already be doing what is required, which should facilitate their doing so again under new legislation. That is the foundational aspect of my comment. I will move on from that point, having noted the Chair’s position.

We have talked about risk for small companies under existing US law should this Bill be passed. Does O’Brien accept that those same companies are also exposed to legal risk under existing Irish legislation: the Geneva Conventions Act 1962 and the International Criminal Court Act. All this legislation states the settlements are illegal. Would Mr. O’Brien accept that there would be a legal risk for companies if they continued to trade in all capacities with the illegal settlements?