Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2011
1 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations he has made on behalf of persons (details supplied) to the authorities in Britain and in Northern Ireland; if he is satisfied that their human rights have not been violated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39275/11]
View answerI am aware of the cases to which the Deputy refers and my Department has carefully monitored developments in relation to both the individuals in question for some time, including through the British-Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat in Belfast. It is my understanding that legal proceedings are currently underway in both cases. As these are matters currently before the courts, it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further at this stage other than to confirm that Department officials have been instructed to follow each case closely and to keep me informed of relevant developments.
