Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
673. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of correspondence he has had with his Chinese or European counterparts with regard to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2337/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere has been extensive engagement on the referenced case at the most senior political and diplomatic levels. I can assure the Deputy that these efforts continue to be made through multiple channels – by myself as Minister and at senior political levels here in Dublin; as well as by our diplomats in Beijing, Shanghai and elsewhere throughout our diplomatic network.
In all cases, our engagement has stressed the urgent importance of the citizen being allowed to return home as soon as possible. In the meantime, the Department of Foreign Affairs has been providing ongoing consular advice, support and assistance to the citizen.
As with all consular cases, it would not be appropriate to discuss the specific details of the case, nor to comment publicly on any matters raised that are related to it.
