Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2006
356 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received representations in relation to human rights issues on behalf of republican prisoners at Maghaberry prison; if he has satisfied himself that standards required for compliance with the European Court for Human Rights and other international conventions are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37811/06]
View answerI have received representations concerning the conditions under which certain prisoners are being held at Maghaberry prison, and theissue has been discussed with the British Authorities.
I keep all such matters under careful review, and raise them as appropriate with the British Authorities, including through the framework of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. I will continue to follow developments closely in relation to this matter in the period ahead.
