Extradition Arrangements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2019

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Questions (500)

Dessie Ellis

Question:

500. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the case of a person (details supplied) facing extradition to Lithuania in view of the conditions faced by prisoners on pre-trial detention in Lithuanian prisons; his further views regarding the removal of a number of judges as a result of an anti-corruption investigation raising the potential for the denial of the human rights of persons in such a judicial system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13214/19]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I wish to advise the Deputy that the High Court is the competent authority in this State for matters and decisions pertaining to extradition and surrender under the European Arrest Warrant. As such, it is entirely independent in the discharge of these functions.

In the circumstances, it would be entirely inappropriate to make any comment on this matter.