Consular Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2019

Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Ceisteanna (124)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

124. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he can assist an Irish person living in China (details supplied). [23564/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I am aware of this ongoing consular case.

While I understand this must be a very difficult situation for the citizen, neither the Embassy nor the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade can interfere with the judicial and legal processes in another country, including on visa and immigration matters.

I can confirm that the citizen in question is in direct contact with the Embassy in Beijing which continues to provide appropriate advice and support.