Paul Murphy
Ceist:348. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the assistance given to a person (details supplied) who continues to be detained in Egypt awaiting trial. [35344/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 October 2015
Ceisteanna (348)
Freagraí scríofa
My Department has provided comprehensive consular assistance to this citizen since his original arrest in August 2013.
Significant resources in Cairo and in Dublin continue to be deployed in the provision of consular assistance. Embassy officials visited this citizen in detention for the 46th time on 11 October 2015.
This very high level of consular visitation is an important practical tool in monitoring his welfare and ensuring that the Embassy in Cairo is well placed to raise any concerns arising directly with the prison authorities.