asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the legislation, if any, that has been enacted to implement Resolution 418 of the United Nations Security Council 1977 making an arms embargo against South Africa mandatory for member nations of the United Nations; in the absence of any such legislation in Ireland, if the Government propose to introduce such legislation to support the resolution of the United Nations on an arms embargo against South Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The provisions of the United Nations mandatory arms embargo against South Africa, as contained in Resolution 418 (1977) of the UN Security Council, are implemented by the Government under the existing control of exports legislation and the annual order made thereunder by the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism. The Government are satisfied that no additional legislation is required.