Shay Brennan (Dublin Rathdown, Fianna Fail)

We could go further down that route but, again, that is probably for another time and place.

Ms Ní Bhriain is talking about contributing militarily. I am talking about contributing financially. I know this is a contentious aspect and I am sure, and hopeful, that Ms Ní Bhriain will tell us more about the backstop of the €150 billion guarantee. The reality is that, even if Ireland does not avail of purchases under the SAFE instrument but we are purchasing this stuff, I believe we should get it at the cheapest price possible and, therefore, the instrument is useful to us. However, the contribution I am talking about is being part of the backstop. I understand there are legal issues in the articles and the treaties that would prevent us meeting an obligation under that backstop because, in theory, we would be paying directly for weapons. That is what I want to hear a little more of Ms Ní Bhriain’s view on.