Northern Ireland Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Ceisteanna (78)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

120 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his view on the refusal by the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to meet elected political representatives in the North to discuss the ongoing cases of protesting prisoners at Maghaberry Prison, one of whom is in prison for more than nine months without charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10653/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Eamon Gilmore)

I am not in a position to comment on the requests for meetings with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. I can confirm, however, that officials from my Department continue to closely monitor developments in relation to Maghaberry prison including the referred case. We continue to encourage resolution of the outstanding issues in that prison.