Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 February 2013
68. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised with his Spanish counterpart the policy of dispersal of Basque prisoners throughout the Spanish State and the consequent hardship on their families. [8954/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraPolicy on the placement of a country’s nationals in prison in the European Union is a matter for the democratically elected government and the relevant competent authorities in each Member State in accordance with domestic law and, as such, it would be inappropriate for me to comment.
