Northern Ireland Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 May 2012

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Questions (76)

Patrick Nulty

Question:

73 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the situation regarding a person (details supplied) and the report published by the Pat Finucane Centre for Human Rights; if his attention has been drawn to the call that they be moved from Hydebank Women’s Prison, Belfast, to an outside facility to receive medical treatment; if he has raised this matter with the British Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24489/12]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Eamon Gilmore)

My Department has received a copy of the report by the Pat Finucane Centre which raised concerns about the health of the person in question. For my part I have discussed the status of this individual with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and I have directed officials from my Department to continue to monitor this case very closely.

Question No. 74 answered with Question No. 70.