Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
88. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action being taken in relation to the ongoing detention of a person (details supplied) in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4375/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra123. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the current situation in relation to an Irish citizen (details supplied) detained in Iran since October 2022; his efforts to secure their release including his contact with the Iranian Foreign Minister and the Ambassador of Iran in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4002/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra130. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts the Government is undertaking to secure the release of a person (details supplied) from captivity in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4407/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose taking Question Nos. 88, 123, and 130 together.
I am deeply concerned about the continued detention of this Irish citizen, especially given the serious medical condition that he is in. There continues to be extensive engagement on the citizen's case with the Iranian authorities at senior political and official levels.
In my recent direct contact with Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of Iran to Ireland, I emphasised again our strong concerns and reiterated the urgent importance of the citizen's release from prison on humanitarian grounds.
Meanwhile, my Department is providing ongoing consular support and assistance to the citizen and his family, and is liaising closely with the Government of France in the context of his dual nationality.
As with all consular cases, it would not be appropriate to discuss the specific details of the case.
