Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
13. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of his engagement with the American authorities on the continued imprisonment of the Cuban five, only one of whom has been released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1435/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers of the Cuban citizens imprisoned in the US.
As this is a bilateral consular issue between the US and the Cuban authorities, the Government has no standing in the matter.
Ireland’s bilateral relations with Cuba continue to be positive and I look forward to the further development of relations in the period ahead.
