Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 January 2016
216. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to liaise with his Spanish counterparts to ascertain the status of a case involving two Irish persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1639/16]
View answerMy Department is aware of this tragic case and provided consular assistance to the family at the time. The Embassy in Madrid has made enquiries with the Spanish authorities and has been informed that the criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths has closed. However the family may still have the option of pursuing a civil legal action in relation to the case and, if so, they may wish to engage a Spanish lawyer for that purpose.
With regard to the return of personal belongings, the family can contact the Consular Assistance Unit in my Department at 01 4082527 or by email at consularassistance@dfa.ie who will liaise with the Embassy to try to assist in this matter.
