Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
243. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has had any discussions with the authorities of the United States of America, in relation to accepting prisoners awaiting release from Guantanamo Bay for years because the United States of America will not allow these prisoners to be released into the United States of America. [15192/15]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware Ireland has previously accepted two former detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility for resettlement here in 2009.
Since their arrival the two individuals have received support and assistance to help them to adjust to their new circumstances.
In the context of continuing efforts by the US to close the facility at Guantanamo, the US authorities have asked Ireland to consider a further resettlement. The request is the subject of ongoing consideration.
