Irish Prisoners Abroad

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (991)

Paul Murphy

Question:

991. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently being detained in Bulgaria, falsely accused of not matching the person in the photograph on their passport; and if he will step in urgently to ensure that the Bulgarian prosecutor is informed that they are the person in the photo on their passport, allowing for their release and return to Dublin [41434/22]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs

I am pleased that the referenced consular matter was resolved and that the citizen returned to Ireland. The Embassies of Ireland in Bulgaria and Romania were actively engaged on the issues that unfortunately arose and provided consular assistance to the citizen. The Embassy of Ireland in Bulgaria is following up on matters arising more generally with the relevant authorities.