Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2017
166. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has read the testimony of a person (details supplied) given to the Good Friday Committee on 6 April 2017; and if he has made representations to demand their release. [22202/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the testimony given in private session to the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement on 6 April last and of the family impact of the imprisonment of the relevant individual, which was outlined in that evidence. As the Deputy will be aware, my officials have raised the circumstances of the case in question with the Northern Ireland Office. I understand that a Parole Commissioners hearing was adjourned last week to the end of this month, with a decision expected soon afterwards on whether the person in question can again be released on licence.
My officials continue to actively monitor the case.
