Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

The point I was making with regard to the latter was that no further activity would be dealt with on the terms of diplomatic relations until there are substantial and sustained improvements on the ground. On whether it was wise to make contact in 2004, the benefit of hindsight is always great. However, the reality is that our ambassador designate went and met Aung San Suu Kyi and caused the Burmese authorities some angst. Last week, I was very pleased to make the same point that this House, if we unite on very few other points, unites on the issue that the behaviour of the Burmese junta has been totally unacceptable.

Did the Deputy ask about sanctions?

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