Computer trade risks neutrality

IRELAND’S little-known trade in computer software crucial for the development and maintenance of American and French nuclear weapons has prompted renewed questions about the role of a neutral state in programmes of this kind.

Given the current climate of random global terrorism, it has already sparked fears the projects could expose this country to terrorist attacks.

According to confidential documents seen by the Irish Examiner, the Galway-based Compaq group is fulfilling contracts for France’s nuclear programme as well as