297. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will condemn the growing arms trade which in 2015 exceeded $1.68 trillion; his views on whether this trade has a detrimental effect, particularly on those in conflict zones and in view of the fact that eight of the top 20 arms selling nations are members of the EU; and if he will progress this worrying trend at European level. [39830/17]

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297. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will condemn the growing arms trade which in 2015 exceeded $1.68 trillion; his views on whether this trade has a detrimental effect, particularly on those in conflict zones and in view of the fact that eight of the top 20 arms selling nations are members of the EU; and if he will progress this worrying trend at European level. [39830/17]

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