Govt must tighten arms laws, says Amnesty

The Government must act immediately in light of a damning report which highlights gaps in Ireland’s arms export laws, it was claimed today.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2004 - 20:23

The Government must act immediately in light of a damning report which highlights gaps in Ireland’s arms export laws, it was claimed today.

Amnesty International called on the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) to urgently respond to the independent review of Ireland’s Export Licensing System.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ireland Place: Dublin Person: Colm Ó Cuanacháin Person: secretary general Person: Tánaiste Mary Harney Organisation: Amnesty Organisation: Amnesty International Organisation: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Organisation: DETE Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Forfas Organisation: Fitzpatrick Consultants Economic Consultants Organisation: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

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