Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am trying to explain to the Deputy that these applications are assessed on an individual basis. An assessment is made in each case. Some applications are approved and some are refused. This system is not based on picking countries that one does not like. It is based on established and published criteria. As I have indicated, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade must be consulted, the human rights conditions in the affected countries must be assessed and the likely use of the individual component or product must be examined. Each case is decided on its merits. Some applications are approved and some are refused.

That is the system, and that will result in refusal in some cases of concern where they do not meet those criteria. It is a fair system in that it deals-----

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