CETA and arbitration law
Deputy Stanton asked about the Government’s position on CETA and whether the Arbitration Act would be amended after the Supreme Court’s comments. The Taoiseach said the Government supported free trade, would reflect on the ruling, and would have the Minister for Enterprise respond on timings.
Will the Taoiseach outline the Government’s policy on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, between the EU and Canada? Does the Government intend to make changes to the Arbitration Act, as was suggested by the Supreme Court, and if so, is there a timescale for that?
Comment on this
I thank Deputy Stanton very much for raising this important issue. The Government remains very supportive of free trade and free trade agreements. Obviously, the Government needs to reflect on the court’s ruling. I will ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Peter Burke, to revert to the Deputy directly in terms of timelines, as I am not across that matter.