asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to the French Government to secure an immediate conclusion to the case of Dr. Yann Fouéré; and whether he has supported Dr. Fouéré's request to be allowed to return to the west of Ireland.
Written Answers. - Dr. Yann Fouéré Case.
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As I have previously explained the position is that Dr. Fouéré is a French citizen and as such is subject to French law while he is in France. His naturalisation as an Irish citizen does not affect that position. In those circumstances I am prevented from making any formal representations on his behalf to the French authorities though I have mentioned to them informally the concern of many Irish people that this case be concluded as speedily as possible.