Repatriation of Remains.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2006

Tuesday, 14 November 2006

Questions (280)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

347 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with or made representations to the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair regarding the return of the remains of the Manchester Martyrs; if he has had representations made to him by groups campaigning for same; his response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37357/06]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. D. Ahern)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to a parliamentary question by him on this subject on 24th October 2006 in which I stated that representations have not been received from organisations campaigning for the repatriation of the remains. I also indicated that this matter has not been the subject of discussions with the British Government. The situation remains as conveyed in that reply.