Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
88. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) with a view to having the person returned here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32492/18]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that I am fully aware of the details of this difficult and long-running consular case.
I can further confirm that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been providing extensive and ongoing consular assistance and support to this citizen and his family since 2011, including through the local Irish Embassy which has been engaging continuously with the local Foreign Ministry and other relevant local authorities.
The Embassy recently facilitated his access to medical treatment and stands ready to do whatever it can to help with any further practical assistance that may be needed. The Government, through our Embassy, has been supporting his request that he be permitted to return to Ireland, and my Department, our Ambassador and his team will continue to follow up on this matter directly with the relevant local authorities.
Officials in my Department’s Consular Assistance Unit and in our Embassy on the ground remain available to provide him and his family with all possible help and support.
