Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Committee on Defence and National Security

General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed)

2:00 am

Dr. Edward Burke:

Thank you very much. Treaty obligations, the law of armed conflict and the law all matter. In the Defence Forces, there is always a legal officer who will define the rules of engagement for the Defence Forces based on Ireland's treaty obligations and legal obligations. Our Defence Forces are very clear on what those are and cluster munitions are included in that.