Consular Services Representations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Ceisteanna (632)

Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

632. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Irish Government has formally requested the release of a person (details supplied) under a presidential decree; and if not, his plans to do so. [30302/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I can confirm that the Government formally supported an application by the citizen’s legal team for release under the Presidential decree on foreign prisoners in February 2015.