Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the ambassador for appearing before the committee and being so forthright with us. The discussion was very useful. Committee members raised questions on people in prison. I do not expect the ambassador to know where all prisoners are located so if we provide him with the names perhaps he can get back to us through the secretariat with information on where these people are and what future lies ahead for them. Everybody mentioned human rights and I hope the regime in Iran makes available more access to the UN special rapporteur on human rights as this would be very helpful. I ask the ambassador to convey this message. I hope the meeting has contributed to developing mutual understanding between our two countries. We have had a good long relationship with Iran. Nobody mentioned the closure of the embassy but I hope when times get better and trade improves we will-----