Mr. Gerard Keown:

The volume of trade with the occupied territories is relatively small. The importance of this measure is, as has been explained, about compliance with our obligations under international law. As both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said, it is also about showing leadership and it is, therefore, of political importance as well as the measures that it is designed to advance.

An analysis will be required as to whether there are potential economic implications, more broadly, for the State. I mentioned in my opening remarks that we are aware that not all countries may view the legislation in the same way that the Government does and that may, therefore, lead to consequences in a number of areas. We have to wait and see what those may be in terms of whether there is an impact for the posture of companies from other countries which are located here.