Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 March 2018
60. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can advance the issues surrounding the detention and treatment of persons (details supplied) in view of the recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14050/18]
View answerOn 20 March the European Court of Human Rights issued its judgment on the Government’s application for a revision of the ruling in the 1978 Ireland v UK case. The ruling will be fully considered by the Government. It is important to note that, although the Court dismissed the Government’s application for a revision, nothing in last week’s judgment alters the Court’s original 1978 ruling that the men suffered inhuman and degrading treatment, in breach of Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. My thoughts are with the men who suffered this treatment, and who have had to deal with the long-lasting effects. I know that they are understandably disappointed with the judgment.
I have previously discussed with the Deputy the prospect of meeting the men to hear their experiences. Unfortunately a scheduled meeting had to be postponed due to Storm Emma, but I am due to meet the men in the coming weeks, and look forward to hearing directly from them.
