Human Rights Issues.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 February 2008

Wednesday, 6 February 2008

Questions (211)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

294 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to allegations by Iranians living here that some of their members have been targeted by Iranian Embassy staff because of their protests against human rights abuses in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3932/08]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána has no information to suggest that any Iranian nationals have been or are being ‘targeted' by any person or organisation.

If any Iranian national has any concerns about their personal safety, I would appeal to that person to immediately report their concerns to the Garda Síochána.