Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
71. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he and his EU counterparts have investigated the situation and welfare of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3775/19]
View answerI am aware of reports regarding the individual referred to by the Deputy. As with most individual cases, this has not been discussed at Foreign Minister level.
The Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi regularly coordinates locally with other EU Member States on Human Rights issues in UAE. This can include sharing information in relation to individual cases. In relation to the individual in question, developments are being monitored regularly.
I understand the Office of Special Procedures at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has also received reports on the situation.
