Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2011
46 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding a case (details supplied) in the USA, in view of the fact that the Government needs to support it. [21936/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy is referring to five Cubans know as the "Miami five", who were convicted in the United States in 2001 on charges ranging from espionage to first degree murder. The convictions of these individuals were upheld on appeal in 2008. While I am aware of the ongoing campaign for the release of these individuals, the Government has no standing in this matter, which is a bilateral consular question between the United States and the Cuban authorities.
