Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 November 2016
42. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received reports from the Irish embassy in Morocco concerning the recently well publicised death of a fisherman in Hoceima; his views on the police’s role in the person's death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36324/16]
View answerI am aware of the tragic death of the fish trader in Hoceima, and the protests the incident sparked. While we do not have an Embassy on the ground in Morocco, our Ambassador in Lisbon is accredited to Morocco and she is also aware of the case.
I understand there have been several arrests following the man’s death and that the outcome of the official investigation is unclear as of yet. I am, therefore, not in a position to comment further on the case at this time.
