Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I have outlined my position. Moreover, I have written to every Deputy setting out our position on boycotts. We have argued that there is a balance to be struck in these matters. In regard to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty mentioned by the Deputy, Ireland is cheering the Middle East resolution because of the acceptance by all concerned of our bona fides. These are issues we must weigh up in terms of influencing events.

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