Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
315. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied); if his Department engaged with Maltese authorities in relation to it; if his Department relayed the family’s frustration and dismay at the lack of justice and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9790/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra316. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will liaise with the Maltese authorities regarding a case (details supplied) in order that an Irish family can get justice for a family member; if his Department can relay the family’s utter dissatisfaction with how the case has been handled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9791/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 315 and 316 together.
I am aware of this case and would like to extend my sincere sympathies to the citizen and his family who have suffered a terrible ordeal. I wish to acknowledge that this has been, and remains, a difficult time for them.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is precluded from intervening in the legal processes of another jurisdiction, in line with the Consular Assistance Charter, available at www.dfa.ie/travel/assistance-abroad/consular-assistance-charter/. However, I can confirm that the case has been raised with the authorities in Malta.
The Department, through the Embassy of Ireland in Malta, has provided consular assistance to the family - and remains available for contact at any stage should the family wish to discuss the matter further.
