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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (17 May 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on Ireland increasing its purchasing of military hardware from Israel; his further views on whether these purchases are ethical in view of recent conflict in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23083/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (17 May 2017)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on drones and other equipment procured from Israel since 2013; his future plans on procuring equipment from Israel; and his views on whether in view of Israel’s appalling human rights record it is unethical and against the wishes of the vast majority of persons that Ireland continues trading with Israel. [23197/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (17 May 2017)

Clare Daly: 71. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the recent purchase of drones to the value of €1.9 million from Israel by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23969/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Contracts (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...tender competitions are open to any company or country in accordance with the terms of all UN, OSCE and EU arms embargos or restrictions. There are no such restrictions or embargos in place on Israeli companies. In following these guidelines and codes, the Department of Defence must deal impartially with all companies that are entitled to enter its procurement competitions and must...