Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address a matter in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49391/18]
View answerI can confirm that officials at the relevant Irish Embassy have been in direct contact with the individual’s mother and continue to provide consular assistance.
I note that members of An Garda Síochána have been in contact with their counterparts in the relevant policing authority in relation to this matter.
Officials in my Department’s headquarters continue to monitor the case and stand ready to provide all possible help and support. Should the individual’s family wish to discuss the situation further, they can contact my Department’s Consular Assistance Unit, by phone on 01 408 2527 or by e-mail at consularassistance@dfa.ie.
