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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Jan 2003

Vol. 560 No. 1

Written Answers. - Hostage Releases.

John Bruton

Question:

307 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to the Colombian authorities regarding the holding of a person (details supplied) as a hostage in Colombia by the FARC guerrilla group. [1105/03]

Ms Betancourt was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, on 23 February 2002. She remains in captivity. I understand that the Colombian Government is engaged in sensitive moves with a view to securing the safe release of Ms Betancourt and the many other kidnap victims of the FARC. In this context, representations on my part are not called for.

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